Which of the following would NOT be associated with the LATE PHASE of the product cycle?
A)Consumption in high income countries begins to exceed production.
B)Increasing share of output is moving to developing countries where abundant low skilled and semi-skilled labor keep production costs low.
C)Consumption continues to grow in low income countries.
D)There is experimentation and improvement in design and manufacturing.

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Experimentation and improvement in design and manufacturing usually occur during the early phase of the product cycle, not the late phase. In the late phase, the focus is typically on maintaining market share and profitability, while potentially exploring new markets or consolidating operations. The other options (A, B, and C) could all be associated with the late phase of the product cycle, as they suggest various trends in consumption and production as products reach maturity.

Which of the Following Would NOT Be Associated with the LATE