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Which of the following take place at the expansion stage of the industry life cycle?
Suggested Answer: D
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36 comments · newest first
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Myong
11 months ago
Surprised to see B listed, thought demand would still be growing!
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Marvel
11 months ago
D seems off, why would sales decline with new products?
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Winfred
12 months ago
C makes sense, costs usually stabilize during expansion.
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Reita
12 months ago
I disagree, B is misleading. There can still be growth!
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Roxane
12 months ago
A is definitely true, operations become more stable.
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Theodora
1 year ago
D sounds confusing because I thought sales growth would still be happening in the expansion phase, not declining.
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Maryann
1 year ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I feel like costs do stabilize during expansion, which makes C a possibility.
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Junita
1 year ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about demand still growing during the expansion stage, so B seems off.
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Elliot
1 year ago
I think the expansion stage is when firms start to stabilize their operations, so maybe A is correct?
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Renea
1 year ago
This looks like a tricky one. I'll need to think through the different options carefully to make sure I understand the requirements.
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Karma
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty sure NSSA LSA packets are type 7 within the NSSA area, and they get converted to type 5 at the ABR.
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Denny
1 year ago
Wait, is this a trick question? What if the correct answer is 'all of the above'? Kidding, I think I'll go with A.
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Susana
1 year ago
User 3: Yeah, that makes sense. A seems like the right choice.
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Twana
1 year ago
User 2: I agree, firm operations do get more stable and dependable at the expansion stage.
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Maurine
1 year ago
User 1: I think I'll go with A.
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Annabelle
1 year ago
Haha, I hope the industry doesn't 'expand' like my waistline during this stage! In all seriousness, I'm leaning towards B.
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Lai
1 year ago
D is an interesting option, but I think it's more characteristic of the decline stage. I'll have to go with C on this one.
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Minna
1 year ago
Yeah, I think option C is the best fit for the expansion stage. It's all about stability in costs during that period.
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Nickolas
1 year ago
I see your point. Option C does make sense for the expansion stage, as costs tend to stabilize during that phase.
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Leonor
1 year ago
I agree, option D does sound more like the decline stage. I think option C is the right choice for the expansion stage.
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Frank
1 year ago
I'm torn between A and C. The industry life cycle dictates that costs should stabilize during the expansion stage.
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Marsha
1 year ago
True, it's a tough choice between A and C.
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Samuel
1 year ago
But firm operations also become more stable and dependable during that time.
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Shanda
1 year ago
I think you're right, costs do tend to stabilize during the expansion stage.
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Juan
1 year ago
Option A seems the most logical choice here. As the industry matures, operations become more stable and reliable.
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Marjory
1 year ago
I see your point. It's all about the stability and reliability of operations at that point.
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Dahlia
1 year ago
True, but I think option A is more significant in terms of the expansion stage.
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Leah
1 year ago
But what about option C? Costs also tend to stabilize during this phase.
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France
1 year ago
I agree, option A makes sense. Operations tend to become more stable at the expansion stage.
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Ahmad
1 year ago
Definitely, stability in operations is key for long-term success in the expansion stage.
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Aja
1 year ago
I think option A is the best choice because it shows progress and maturity in the industry.
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Ben
1 year ago
Yes, stability in firm operations is crucial for growth and sustainability.
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Gennie
1 year ago
I agree, option A makes sense. Operations becoming more stable is a common characteristic of the expansion stage.
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Evangelina
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is C) Costs get stable rather than decreasing or increasing. This is because as the industry expands, costs tend to stabilize.
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Tora
2 years ago
I agree with Estrella, because at the expansion stage, firms tend to focus on stabilizing their operations.
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Estrella
2 years ago
I think the answer is A) Firm operations get more stable and dependable.