All of the following are considered business alliances except for
A) Joint ventures
B) Mergers
C) Minority investments
D) Franchises
E) Licensing agreements

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Joint ventures, minority investments, franchises, and licensing agreements are all forms of business alliances where two or more companies collaborate for mutual benefits. However, mergers involve the complete integration of two or more companies into a single entity, resulting in a loss of individual identities. Therefore, mergers are not considered business alliances.

All of the Following Are Considered Business Alliances Except for