Indicate whether each of the following items, a through \(g\), would be considered a (1) a strategic alliance or (2) another form of an agreement between two parties.

a. Agreement between a technology-based company and an amusement park to create a new park attraction.

b. Merger between an organic grocery store chain and an e-commerce technology company.

c. Five-year purchase agreement between a company and its largest supplier.

d. Exclusive agreement with a manufacturer and its Supplier ABC to purchase designated types of inventory from Supplier ABC only.

e. Agreement of separate financial institutions to work jointly on projects to reduce cyber-crimes.

f. Purchase of a supplier by a company in order to realize vertical integration.

g. Agreement that allows a coffee shop chain to have locations within a bookstore chain.