Of the various business-level strategic alliances, __________ alliances have the most probability of creating sustainable competitive advantage, and __________ have the lowest.
A) horizontal complementary; vertical complementary
B) vertical complementary; competition-reducing
C) competition-reducing; horizontal complementary
D) uncertainty-reducing; competition-reducing

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Vertical complementary alliances are more likely to create sustainable competitive advantages because they involve collaboration between firms at different stages of the value chain, enhancing efficiency and innovation. Competition-reducing alliances, on the other hand, often face regulatory scrutiny and may not be sustainable in the long term.

Of the Various Business-Level Strategic Alliances, __________ Alliances Have the Most