To complete this Assignment, respond to the following in a 3- to 4-page paper:

Evaluate the importance of negotiating key performance indicators with alliance partners.
- Why are KPIs crucial to the success of alliance agreements?
- Describe how KPIs alleviate potential problems with alliance partners.
- From your research on negotiating KPIs, what types of barriers to agreements often get in the way?
  - How can such barriers be removed or avoided?
Analyze the effects of foundation accords, governance accords, and change accords on the success of a strategic alliance.
- How should the organization’s overall strategy drive the accords?
- What are the potential risks and benefits associated with each type of accord on the success strategic alliances?
- Which type of accord do you consider most important for the long-term success of the strategic alliance? Why?