Which of the following is least likely to be an outcome of organizations forming alliances with each other?
A) promotion of product awareness
B) development of market size
C) establishment of standards
D) increment of purchasing costs

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Forming alliances typically leads to cost savings through joint purchasing power, so it is unlikely that alliance formation would result in an increment of purchasing costs. The other outcomes listed (promotion of product awareness, development of market size, establishment of standards) are more commonly seen as potential benefits of alliances.

Which of the Following Is Least Likely to Be an Outcome