Strategic alliances

Question $22$ Select one:

a$.$

are the cheapest means of developing new technologies and getting new products to market quickly.

b$.$

are best used to insulate a company from the impact of the five competitive forces.

c$.$

are a proven means of reducing the costs of performing value chain activities.

d$.$

help insulate a firm from the adverse impacts of industry driving forces.

e$.$

are collaborative arrangements where two or more companies join forces to achieve mutually beneficial strategic outcomes.