The maturity phase of the product life cycle is characterized by greatly reduced competition.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
The maturity stage of the product life cycle is characterized by the adoption of the product by the late majority and intense competition for market share among firms. Competition intensifies in the maturity phase, because the only way a firm can gain customers is typically to take them away from the competition.
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