ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

MARKETS AND PRICES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which stage of the product life cycle, would a business cut prices to attract competitors’ customers to purchase its products?
A
Introduction
B
Growth
C
Maturity
D
Decline
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The maturity stage is when the sales begin to level off from the rapid growth period. At this point, companies begin to reduce their prices so they can stay competitive amongst the growing competition.

Detailed explanation-2: -Decline phase: the final phase of the PLC is entered once the product loses market share to other, newer products and the competitive landscape becomes too hard to survive. During this stage, demand declines, companies are left with overstock with prices and margins getting depressed.

Detailed explanation-3: -Maturity At this point, sales may start to drop. Pricing at this stage tends to get competitive, so profit margins shrink as prices begin to fall due to the weight of outside pressures like increased competition and lower demand.

Detailed explanation-4: -Maturity Stage: During the maturity stage of the product life cycle, the sharp growth in sales begins to slow, and profits at the beginning of this stage decline.

Detailed explanation-5: -Maturity When sales begin to level off from rapid growth, you’re entering the maturity stage. You may have to reduce prices to stay competitive. Now, your marketing campaigns focus on differentiation instead of awareness, pointing out your superior product features.

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