Write a 3-page minimum response to the following question. Remember that cover sheets, reiterating the assignment, and reference pages do not count. APA style is required and you should have a minimum of 3 references.

This week, we are looking at strategic alliances.
Under what circumstances would you agree with someone who said that alliances are very risky?
Which alliance motivations do you think are the most compatible with each other?
What do you consider to be the likely stages of strategic alliance development?
Does every alliance have to go through each stage?