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Starbucks and Barnes & Noel Strategic Alliances Paper

 

From real national/international market, select any type of strategic alliance between two firms and answer the following questions:

  • Briefly introduce your chosen firms, partners of the strategic alliance (industry, nationality, size, market position…).)- Max 150 words
  • What is the type of strategic alliance used by your chosen firms? Explain its different reasons. (200 words)
  • What is the method used by the firms to manage their cultures after alliance? underline the pros and cons of this method. (200 words)
  • Is this strategic alliance successful? Justify. (150 words)
  • What recommendations can you give for the managers of these firms to improve their competitiveness? (150 words)