Which statement about the decline stage of the business life cycle is FALSE?

a. A company may start the life cycle all over again with the same product.
b. A company may be able to adapt to the consumers' changing needs.
c. Some competitors will drop out of the market.
d. Some competitors will remain and compete in the now smaller market.


a

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