Which of the following is considered one of the primary pitfalls of strategic alliances?

Mark failed his last test and blamed it on the fact that the test was poorly written and the room was too noisy for him to concentrate, not because he didn't study for the test. Mark would be said to have a(n) _____ locus of control.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Business use of instant messaging (IM) ________

A) is restricted for informal communication only B) is expected to decline in coming years C) allows employees to communicate real-time information D) is typically recommended for sharing confidential information E) is not allowed for formal communication