Some researchers have argued that alliances can be used to help firms evaluate the economic potential of entering into a new industry or market. a. Under what conditions will a firm seeking to evaluate these opportunities, need to invest in an alliance to accomplish this evaluation? b. Why couldn’t such a firm simply hire some smart managers, consultants, and industry experts to evaluate the economic potential of entering into a new industry?

After hearing a knock at your front door, you are surprised to see the prize patrol from a large, well-known magazine subscription company. it has arrived with the good news that you are the big winner, having won $21 million. you have three options.(a) receive $1.05 million per year for the next 20 years.(b) have $8.25 million today.(c) have $2.25 million today and receive $750,000 for each of the next 20 years.your financial adviser tells you that it is reasonable to expect to earn 13 percent on investments.