Which of the Following OM Strategy/Issues Should a Firm with a Product

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following OM Strategy/Issues should a firm with a product in the maturity stage of its life cycle be least concerned with at the present time?

• A) increase capacity
• B) long production runs
• C) standardization
• D) cost cutting
• E) fewer rapid product changes

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