Two American appliance firms have equal share of the market. U.S. Elite, one of the firms, has decided to implement an international strategy in China. The firm is looking to grow manufacturing and start selling internationally while increasing its compet

A. The alliance enables U.S. Elite to share resources for manufacturing and knowledge about the Chinese market. This is the most effective option for U.S. Elite because it allows the firm to tap into the resources and knowledge of a local partner who is familiar with the Chinese market. This will help to reduce the risk associated with entering a new market and increase the firm's competitive advantage. By pooling their resources, U.S. Elite and the local partner can also benefit from economies of scale and make production more efficient.