Section 5 of 5
Section E is the final section of the Compatibility Questionnaire. It addresses how both companies envision the long-term trajectory of the collaboration — including how deeply interdependent they are willing to become, how they would manage a transition or exit if the collaboration ends, and how disputes would be resolved.
What This Section Covers
Question 1 — Continuity & Transition Expectation
Type: Scale
This question asks you to indicate where your company sits on a spectrum from minimal dependency to full strategic lock-in.
| Option | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Easy exit / low dependency | Your company prefers a collaboration structure where either party can exit with minimal disruption. You are not looking to become deeply reliant on this partner. |
| Planned transition | You expect the collaboration to have a defined duration or scope, after which there would be a structured transition process — either to an alternative provider or back in-house. |
| Long-term continuity | You are looking for a stable, ongoing relationship with this partner. You are willing to build operational dependencies over time with the expectation of sustained engagement. |
| Strategic lock-in acceptable | You are open to a deep, integrated partnership where both companies become significantly reliant on each other. You see this as a long-term strategic relationship and are comfortable with the associated dependency. |
Answer based on your genuine preference and business strategy for this specific collaboration — not what you believe your partner wants to hear. A mismatch here is important to surface early.
Question 2 — Dispute Resolution Preference
Type: Single Select
If a disagreement or legal dispute arises between the two parties, this question establishes how your company prefers to resolve it.
| Option | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Neutral arbitration | Disputes are referred to an independent third-party arbitrator rather than the courts of either company’s home jurisdiction. This is commonly preferred in cross-border collaborations where neither party wants to be subject to the other’s domestic legal system. |
| Mutual jurisdiction | Both parties agree to a jurisdiction that is acceptable to both — typically a neutral country or legal system chosen during contract negotiations. |
| Pre-agreed jurisdiction | One specific jurisdiction is designated in the contract from the outset, regardless of where either party is located. This provides clarity and predictability but requires agreement upfront. |
Why This Section Matters
Many collaborations begin without a clear exit strategy or dispute resolution framework, and this creates significant problems when things go wrong or when circumstances change. Having aligned expectations around these issues from the start allows both parties to structure their formal agreements accordingly.
Section E is particularly important in cross-border collaborations, where legal systems, cultural norms around business disputes, and operational transition expectations can vary significantly between the two companies.
Completing the Questionnaire
Section E is the final section. Once you have answered both questions here, the Submit Questionnaire button becomes available at the bottom of the page. Review your answers before submitting — once submitted, your responses are locked and used for the compatibility analysis.
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