Lack of Profit in the Introductory Stage of the Product

question 151

Multiple Choice

Lack of profit in the introductory stage of the product life cycle is very often the result of:

• A)high taxes.
• B)insufficient allocation of resources to the marketing mix.
• C)poor selection of distribution channels.
• D)large investment costs in product development.

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