In the Decline Stage of the PLC,price Is Pressured as a Result

question 54

Multiple Choice

In the decline stage of the PLC,price is pressured as a result of _______.

• A)Consumers forgetting about the brand
• B)New companies forging ahead in the market and offering lower prices to gain market share
• C)Suppliers giving the firm price concessions, but not helping with the reduction in market size
• D)Competitors dropping price and costs remaining high due to lower sales volume
• E)None of these

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Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or output, such as materials and labor.