Strategic Alliances in Business

good chemistry among key personnel

cultural differences

the alliance must benefit both sides

<p>both parties live up to their commitments and the benefits are fairly apportioned</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>a structured decision-making process</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>compatible views about how the alliance should be structured and managed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adapting the nature and structure of the alliance to be responsive to shifting market conditions, emerging technologies, and changing customer requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To gain access to critical country markets quickly and gain inside knowledge about unfamiliar markets and cultures through alliances with local partners.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mastering new technologies and building expertise and competencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By concentrating on particular geographic locations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Opening up broader opportunities in the target industry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A strategic alliance is a formal agreement between two or more separate companies that work cooperatively toward a common objective, involving shared financial responsibility, joint contribution of resources and capabilities, shared risk, shared control, and mutual dependence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Benefits include minimizing problems associated with vertical integration, outsourcing, and mergers and acquisitions; extending the scope of operations via international expansion and diversification; reducing the need for independence; offering flexibility; and helping industries with high velocity technological advances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strategic alliances expedite development of new technologies or products by bringing together complementary strengths, overcoming deficits in technical and manufacturing expertise, and allocating venture risk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Picking a good partner that brings complementary strengths to the relationship is crucial.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strategic alliances improve supply chain efficiency by allowing partners to allocate venture risk, share resources, and leverage each other's expertise.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A joint venture is a partnership involving the establishment of an independent corporate entity owned and controlled jointly by the partners, whereas a strategic alliance is a formal agreement between separate companies.</p> Signup and view all the answers