Which of the following is NOT a reason for firms to participate in strategic alliances?
A) To enter markets more quickly
B) To allow firms to combine their resources and capabilities
C) To allow firms to create values they could not develop acting independently
D) To develop oligopolies in a market and eliminate competition

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Strategic alliances are formed to gain benefits such as entering markets more quickly, combining resources and capabilities, and creating values that cannot be developed independently. Developing an oligopoly and eliminating competition is not a legitimate purpose for strategic alliances and could potentially result in anti-competitive behavior.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason for Firms