Which of the following is true regarding the typical alliance life cycle?
A. Alliances, similar to marriages, should be defined with a pre-determined life so they are automatically terminated after a set number of years.
B. Alliances, similar to marriages, are based on trust so partners should expect some ups and downs in the relationship.
C. Alliances, similar to marriages, are very stable once the agreements are signed and rarely have difficulties.
D. Alliances, similar to marriages, don't allow partners to make any decisions on their own, even in aspects of non-related business.