As a manager working directly under the company president, Chloe has been given the assignment of transitioning the firm from a slow-moving bureaucracy to an agile, responsive organization. Chloe knows that the structure an organization adopts to accomplish agility will depend on its strategy, its customers, and its technology. Chloe's boss is considering forming a strategic alliance to enter a new market. In order to be successful at doing so, Chloe recommends that before moving forward with the strategic alliance, her boss must first
A)consider the other firm's area of expertise.
B)be certain he would remain the president.
C)develop a worldwide network with the other firm.
D)ensure that the other firm uses authority as he does.
E)find a decentralized organization with which to partner.

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Before moving forward with a strategic alliance, it is important to consider the other firm's area of expertise to ensure that the two companies complement each other and can work together effectively in the new market. This will increase the chances of success for the alliance. The other options, such as ensuring the boss remains president or finding a decentralized organization, are not directly related to forming a successful alliance in a new market.

As a Manager Working Directly Under the Company President, Chloe