Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Straight Product

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of straight product extension?

• A) It involves changing the product to meet local requirements.
• B) It requires making changes in the manufacturing process.
• C) It requires planning a new promotional strategy to promote the product.
• D) It can be costly in the long run if products fail to satisfy consumers in specific global markets.
• E) It involves additional product development costs.

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Definitions:

Crisis Management

The identification of a threat to an organization and its stakeholders, and the methods used by the organization to deal with it.

Mattel Company

An American multinational toy manufacturing company known for brands like Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Fisher-Price.

Recall

The process of officially withdrawing a product from the market or correcting defects for a product already sold to consumers, typically because of identified safety issues or quality control problems.

Promotional Message

A communication aimed at informing, persuading, or reminding customers about a product or service.