Which of the Following Is NOT a Strategically Beneficial Reason

Which of the following is NOT a strategically beneficial reason why a company may enter into strategic partnerships or cooperative arrangements with key suppliers,distributors,or makers of complementary products?

A) To improve access to new markets
B) To expedite the development of promising new technologies or products
C) To enable greater opportunities for employee advancement
D) To improve supply chain efficiency
E) To overcome disadvantages of small production volumes that limit scale economies and low production costs