Question

Dev is a strategist for the firm Stark Industries, which produces high-quality HD movie cameras. This company needs a specific material for a new camera they are developing, which is manufactured in large quantities by a competitor called LENS Inc. However, this material is difficult to trade. Because of this, which of the following is most likely the best strategy for Dev to suggest?
A. Stark industries should acquire LENS
B. Stark industries should enter into co-opetition with LENS
C. Stark industries should form a long term agreement with LENS
D. Stark industries should form a short term agreement with LENS

Answer 1

Answer: A. Stark industries should acquire LENS

Explanation:

Based on the information given in the question, the best strategy that Dev should suggest is that Stark industries should acquire LENS.

Since Stark Industries require the material from LENS and it's difficult to trade, the best option is to acquire it. The acquisition will make the production of the high-quality HD movie cameras easier.

It should be noted that entering into a competition with LENS is not advisable as that'll lead to the material not gotten. Also, a short or long term agreement isn't advisable as well.

Therefore, the correct option is A.