Define cannibalization. Is it always bad? Explain.

What will be an ideal response?


Cannibalization occurs when sales of a new product cut into sales of a firm's existing products.
Cannibalization would be preferred over losing sales to a competitor. Cannibalization can also help to build new business.

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a. Relationship b. Structural c. Task d. Process

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Ewing Company budgeted sales for January, February, and March of $96,000, $88,000, and $72,000, respectively. Seventy percent of sales are on credit. The company collects 60% of its credit sales in the month following sale, and 40% in the second month following sale. What are Ewing's expected cash receipts for March related to its current and past sales?

What will be an ideal response?

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________, or spreading out the brand among many products and product lines can increase market share, but it can also ________ the company.

A. Product line extension/unfocus B. Alliances/focus C. Diversification/focus D. Diversification/unfocus

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