The Rate of Sales Decline During the Decline Stage of the Product

question 46

Multiple Choice

The rate of sales decline during the decline stage of the product life cycle is largely governed by:

• A) the amount of money spent on advertising
• B) the number of competitors in the market
• C) the intensity of the competition's marketing efforts
• D) the amount of shelf space allotted to the product
• E) how rapidly consumer tastes change or substitute products are adopted

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