Which of the Following Statements About the Introduction Stage of the Product

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the introduction stage of the product life cycle is most accurate?

• A)If a firm's product is especially good,efforts should be made to create selective demand rather than primary demand to allow the firm to distinguish itself from competitors.
• B)During the introduction stage,it is best to avoid a skimming pricing strategy.
• C)During the introduction stage,it is best to avoid a penetration pricing strategy.
• D)A firm should introduce the identical product at several different price points in order to gauge customer price sensitivity.
• E)Because of large initial investment costs,overall industry profits often are initially negative.

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