When Teflon Inc. wanted to sell its cars in the country of Uberstan, it lacked access to distribution channels and marketing expertise in the country. Therefore, Teflon had to enter into a strategic alliance with a local automobile company to get access to the foreign partner's well-established distribution channels. Which of the following reasons for entering into a strategic alliance is best demonstrated in this scenario?
Multiple Choice
reducing differentiation of product and service offerings
accessing critical complementary assets
increasing competitive intensity
procuring additional capital investments
