The Makers of Tide Detergent Created "Pods" of the Product

question 41

Multiple Choice

The makers of Tide Detergent created "pods" of the product, characterized by a small, square, plastic-wrapped packet that was easier to use. Since it is packaged in these square pods, it requires no measuring and can be transported more easily if one is carrying clothes to a laundromat. This change in packaging is a strategy that can most likely help boost sales in the ____ stage of the product life cycle.

• A)maturity
• B)growth
• C)introduction
• D)market reduction
• E)decline

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Definitions:

Bernardus Gelduinus

A sculptor of the Romanesque period, known for his work on the ambulatory capitals at the Basilica of Saint-Sernin, Toulouse.

Church Building

A structure designed for Christian worship and other religious activities, often characterized by symbolic architecture and sacred adornments.

Romanesque Period

An architectural and artistic period from approximately 1000 AD to the rise of the Gothic style in the 12th century, characterized by semi-circular arches, robust structure, and extensive use of stone.

Byzantium

Refers to the Eastern Roman Empire from the foundation of Constantinople in 330 A.D. until its fall in 1453 A.D., also describing the empire's rich cultural and artistic heritage.