Which of the Following Statements About the Introduction Stage of the Product

question 167

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the introduction stage of the product life cycle is most accurate?

• A) If a firm's product is especially good, efforts should be made to create selective demand rather than primary demand in order to allow the firm to distinguish it from competitors.
• B) During the introduction stage, it is best to avoid a skimming pricing strategy.
• C) During the introduction stage, it is best to avoid a penetration pricing strategy.
• D) A firm should introduce the identical product at several different price points in order to gauge customer price sensitivity.
• E) Because of large initial investment costs, profits generated from the sales of the new product often go from negative to positive.

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