It's What's Hip,a Chain of 18 Music and CD Stores,has

question 43

Multiple Choice

It's What's Hip,a chain of 18 music and CD stores,has discovered that carrying a weak product during the decline stage of the PLC can be very costly to a firm,and not just in profit terms.Which one of these is NOT likely to be one of those costs?

• A)frequent price and inventory adjustment
• B)negatively affects the company's reputation
• C)requires too much focus on new- product development
• D)takes up much of management's time
• E)requires advertising and sales force attention

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