When Moving into the Market Maturity Stage of the Product

question 214

Multiple Choice

When moving into the market maturity stage of the product life cycle,a firm might be able to obtain a competitive advantage

• A)with lower production costs.
• B)by being more successful at promotion.
• C)by having a slightly better product than competitors.
• D)All these answers are correct.

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