Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of the Growth

question 328

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of the growth stage of the product life cycle?

• A) Advertising emphasis switches to selective demand.
• B) A growing proportion of trial purchases come from brand loyal users.
• C) Product features remain unchanged.
• D) Profit margins increase as sales increase.
• E) The product is sold in a narrowly selected number of retail outlets.

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