[SOLVED] Which of the following is not among the common reasons why companies enter into strategic alliances?
To overcome deficits in their own expertise and capabilities and/or bring together the personnel and expertise needed to create desirable new skill sets and capabilities
To expedite the development of promising new technologies or products
To avoid the need to employ outsourcing strategies or risk impairing their ability to strongly differentiate their products or services from the offerings of industry rivals
To improve supply chain efficiency
To acquire or improve market access through joint marketing agreements
