During the Sales Decline Stage of the Product Life Cycle

question 75

Multiple Choice

During the sales decline stage of the product life cycle:

• A) firms with strong brands may make profits almost until the end.
• B) no profits are earned.
• C) price competition usually declines.
• D) brand loyalty declines.
• E) monopoly is typical.

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