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meagbuch

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on: Jul 14, 2018
At what stage in the product life-cycle would sales volume tend to decrease sharply? Why?

Question 2

For a total quality management program to be effective, it must be treated as a top priority by
 A) the human resources director.
  B) line management.
  C) first-line management.
  D) middle management.
  E) top management.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The decline stage of the product life-cycle is when sales volume decreases sharply and profits fall. The decline stage is the last stage of the product life-cycle. Decline often occurs due to technological advances or environmental factors or because consumers have switched to competing brands.

Answer to Question 2

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