In order to continue enjoying our site, we ask that you confirm your identity as a human. Thank you very much for your cooperation. 80. Which of the following statements is true regarding the maturity stageof the product life cycle?A.It is characterized by the adoption of productsby early adopters and early majority.B.Firms try to ride the sales trend andfirmly establish a brand during this stage.C.It is characterized by risingsales, increasing profits, and few competitors.D.Most firms usually exit themarket at this stage on account of low profit margins.E.It is characterizedby increased marketing costs, low profits, and market saturation.The maturity stage of the product life cycle is characterized by increasedmarketing costs, low profits, and market saturation. Firms may pursueseveral strategies during this stage to increase their customer base and/ordefend their market share.Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation Blooms: Un derstan dDifficulty: ModerateLearn in g Objective: 08-04 Describethe product life cycle an d summarize how it is used to make product lin e decision s. Topic: 08-23 Maturity Stage |