Product deletion can best be described as the process of deleting a product from the product mix when it

A. is perceived as a failure by top management.
B. is reviewed negatively by a systematic review board.
C. increases production costs and decreases profits.
D. no longer responds to promotional efforts.
E. no longer satisfies a sufficient number of customers.


Answer: E

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