Asked by Kelsy Gibson on Sep 28, 2024

A firm would most likely add new product features to generate sales during the ________ stage of the product life cycle.

A) introduction
B) maturity
C) decline
D) growth

Product Life Cycle

Describes the progression of a product through different market phases, including its launch, rapid growth, saturation, and eventual phase-out.

New Product Features

Innovations or improvements added to a product to enhance its performance, usability, or attractiveness to consumers.

Maturity Stage

A phase in the product life cycle where growth stabilizes, and sales peak but do not significantly increase or decrease.

  • Achieve an understanding of the differences between approaches for advancing growth: market penetration, market development, product development, and diversification.
  • Discuss how companies can extend the product life cycle through new product features or applications.