In the Final Phase of the Maturity Stage of the PLC

question 105

Multiple Choice

In the final phase of the maturity stage of the PLC, the market _______.

• A) Picks up steam as it moves to the decline stage
• B) Begins to feel the pressure of overcapacity and the market starts to lose customers
• C) Begins to see price only buyers move in and challenge existing producers to add more features to the product
• D) Begins to feel the pressure of global manufacturing and moves to go international at this time.
• E) None of the above

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