Question 2: This question has four parts. Consider each scenario and in your answer back up your position. 1. If you are researching new technology and you need help and you needed to protect your existing technology or proprietary information, which would you select...a merger/acquisition or a strategic alliance? Why? 2. If you were contemplating moving into a foreign market which mode of entry (M&A or alliance) would you prefer? Under what circumstances would you change your mind? 3. What if you were moving into a new industry in your home country or staying in your home industry in your home country? Which mode (M&A or alliance) would you select? How would moving to a new industry or staying impact your decision as to what mode to use? 4. Lastly, If you ran a related diversified strategy in your firm how would your decision as to whether to use an M&A or alliance differ if you ran an unrelated diversified or conglomerate strategy in the same situation