Strategic alliances are ________.
A) internal agreements formed between the subsidiaries of a company
B) not helpful when a company has to gain credibility in a new field
C) a means of permanently integrating two companies in a business
D) an alternative to mergers and acquisitions with less risk and work
E) not helpful when a company's aim is expanding its market presence

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A)Strategic alliances can accomplish many of the same goals as a merger or acquisition with less risk and work than permanently integrating two companies. Strategic partnership allows the companies to collaborate without formally combining.
B)Strategic alliances can accomplish many of the same goals as a merger or acquisition with less risk and work than permanently integrating two companies. Strategic partnership allows the companies to collaborate without formally combining.
C)Strategic alliances can accomplish many of the same goals as a merger or acquisition with less risk and work than permanently integrating two companies. Strategic partnership allows the companies to collaborate without formally combining.
D)Strategic alliances can accomplish many of the same goals as a merger or acquisition with less risk and work than permanently integrating two companies. Strategic partnership allows the companies to collaborate without formally combining.
E)Strategic alliances can accomplish many of the same goals as a merger or acquisition with less risk and work than permanently integrating two companies. Strategic partnership allows the companies to collaborate without formally combining.

Strategic Alliances Are ________