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Market growth is slow and market share is still high in the Maturity stage.
Market growth is slow and market share is still high in the Maturity stage.
True (A)
In the Decline stage, sales and profit increase due to reduced competition.
In the Decline stage, sales and profit increase due to reduced competition.
False (B)
The Ansoff Matrix is also known as the Boston Consulting Group Matrix.
The Ansoff Matrix is also known as the Boston Consulting Group Matrix.
False (B)
Market penetration involves focusing on expanding sales of new products in new markets.
Market penetration involves focusing on expanding sales of new products in new markets.
Extension strategy aims to extend the life cycle of a product to prevent sales from declining.
Extension strategy aims to extend the life cycle of a product to prevent sales from declining.
Product development in Ansoff's matrix refers to introducing new products into new markets.
Product development in Ansoff's matrix refers to introducing new products into new markets.
Niche marketing focuses on targeting the mass market.
Niche marketing focuses on targeting the mass market.
Segment marketing involves businesses tailoring products to the needs of customers in specific segments.
Segment marketing involves businesses tailoring products to the needs of customers in specific segments.
The Boston Consulting Group matrix consists of three Ps in its marketing mix.
The Boston Consulting Group matrix consists of three Ps in its marketing mix.
Product line refers to products that are very different from each other.
Product line refers to products that are very different from each other.
Ansoff's matrix focuses on distribution strategies for market penetration.
Ansoff's matrix focuses on distribution strategies for market penetration.
Marketing mix aims to provide a good at a high price in inconvenient locations.
Marketing mix aims to provide a good at a high price in inconvenient locations.
Line extension refers to adding new products to an existing product line.
Line extension refers to adding new products to an existing product line.
Mix extension involves diversifying production by offering different product lines.
Mix extension involves diversifying production by offering different product lines.
During the growth period, sales increase at a slower pace compared to costs.
During the growth period, sales increase at a slower pace compared to costs.
Introduction phase in the product life cycle is characterized by high sales and prices.
Introduction phase in the product life cycle is characterized by high sales and prices.
A 'Star' product has a weak market position.
A 'Star' product has a weak market position.
Relaunch involves major changes in a product if minor changes are not sufficient to satisfy customers.
Relaunch involves major changes in a product if minor changes are not sufficient to satisfy customers.