RideOn, Inc., is an automobile company that has strategic alliances with two entities: a supplier in India and a manufacturer in South Africa. RideOn's vehicles are known for being of good quality, but they are more expensive than the average person can afford. The company would like to further reduce its costs so that it can pass those savings on to the end consumer. Todo tis RideOn would most likely

1. Create-a boundaryless structure with the manufacturer in South Africa.

2. Set up a liaison relationship between the South African manufacturer and a distributor in China.

3. Form a joint venture with the supplier in India.

4. Form a strategic alliance with a distributor in China.