Why is the phase after the growth stage of the industry life cycle referred to as the shakeout stage?

A. Rivalry among competitors decreases in this stage.
B. The weaker firms are forced out of the industry in this stage.
C. The firms in the industry yield the highest profits during this phase.
D. The barriers to entry increase during this stage.


Answer: B

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