Business Research for Decision making unit 5 DB

1. What      are the components of competitive strategy?  Within competitive      strategy what is the relevance of a value change framework?  What are      the implications for customers and the competition? 
2. Cooperative      strategies are the steps taken by two or more organizations to align      strategies and resources to achieve a common goal.  Discuss some      considerations that must be taken into consideration when planning a      strategic alliance. 
3. What      are the critical factors that are necessary in a joint venture to increase      the likelihood of success?

Please provide 3 sentences to each question along with acceptable references.