Experience Indicates That Strategic Alliances

Experience indicates that strategic alliances

A) are generally successful.
B) work well in cooperatively developing new technologies and new products but seldom work well in promoting greater supply chain efficiency.
C) work best when they are aimed at achieving a mutually beneficial competitive advantage for the allies.
D) can suffer culture clash and integration problems due to different management styles and business practices.
E) are rarely useful in helping a company win the race for global industry leadership.