Which of the following is not a characteristic of global strategic alliances?
A) Participants maintain independence outside the framework of alliance.
B) Participants share benefits of the alliance.
C) Participants share control over the performance of the assigned tasks.
D) Participants make ongoing contributions in technology, products, and other areas.
E) Participants agree not to compete in areas unrelated to the alliance.
Answer: E) Participants agree not to compete in areas unrelated to the alliance.