Discuss below in a 200 words each:
1. What are the typical reasons behind cross-border alliances?
2. The global geographic (area) structure is the most common form of organization for foreign operations. What is global geographic structure? What are the advantages and disadvantages of this structure?
3. Strategic alliances can take many forms. What are they? What are the pros and cons of each form of strategic alliance?
4. What are four basic guidelines for successful alliances that will help to minimize potential problems? Explain.
Reference:
Deresky, H. (2011). International Management: Managing across borders and cultures (7th Ed.). Upper saddle River: Prentice Hall.