In the Maturity Stage of the Industry Life Cycle

question 3

Multiple Choice

In the maturity stage of the industry life cycle,

• A) the product has reached full potential.
• B) profit margins are narrower.
• C) producers are forced to compete on price to a greater extent.
• D) the product has reached full potential and profit margins are narrower.
• E) the product has reached full potential, profit margins are narrower, and producers are forced to compete on price to a greater extent.

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