Which of the following is an example of a strategic alliance?

A) Bloggs Corporation and Sigma Limited join an R&D consortium.
B) Bloggs Corporation acquires Sigma Limited.
C) Bloggs Corporation merges with Sigma Limited.
D) Bloggs Corporation vertically integrates.
E) Bloggs Corporation and Sigma Limited have interlocking directorates.

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Reynalene Paral · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  A strategic alliance often involves two or more companies joining forces to undertake a specific, mutually beneficial project while remaining independent organizations. An R&D consortium is a classic example of such an alliance, where companies collaborate on research and development projects without merging their businesses or acquiring one another.

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