During which phase of team development are team members focused primarily on defining tasks, establishing a schedule, organizing the team’s work and building relationships?

Firm A has a very laissez-faire culture of dress and work hours, while Firm B is very regulated and strict in those areas. This difference may prove to be a challenge in which aspect of forming an alliance?

A) Strategic fit B) Organizational fit C) Relational capability D) Collaborative capability

________ refers to the means by which firms attempt to inform, persuade, and remind consumers–directly or indirectly–about the products and brands they sell

A) Human resource development B) Marketing communications C) Financial management D) Operations management E) Planning