Which of the Following Best Characterizes the Decline Stage of Product

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best characterizes the decline stage of product development?

• A) rapid market acceptance
• B) slow sales growth
• C) sales and profits decline
• D) high investment costs
• E) increasing profits

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