American Snacks Inc., a conglomerate, has a strategic alliance with Tr$$s Bien Limit$,$ a French snack$-$maker. However, Tr$$s Bien managers are concerned that the different business units of American Snacks will set up partnerships with direct competitors of Tr$$s Bien in France. What can owners and managers at American Snacks do to respond to Tr$$s Bien$$s concern?

Group of answer choices

Encourage business units at American Snacks to act independently.

Arrange for the alliance to be managed at the corporate level.

Sever the relationship with Tr$$s Bien and find a more trusting corporate partner.

Require business units at American Snacks and Tr$$s Bien to sign loyalty pledges.