AMA Exam PCM Topic 6 Question 93 Discussion

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Question #: 93
Topic #: 6

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How can firm decrease the depth of the product mix?

ABy adding a new product to an existing product line

BBy deleting products to realign resources

CBy eliminating loss-making product lines

DBy introducing an existing product line in a new markets

EBy deleting product lines in one market and moving them to another market

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Kristeen

4 months ago

Haha, I'm just picturing a company doing a product line fire sale - 'Everything must go!' (E)

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Belen

3 months ago

I agree, sometimes you have to make tough decisions to streamline the product mix. (C)

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Hermila

3 months ago

That would be quite the sight! But it could be a smart move to reallocate resources. (B)

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Josephine

4 months ago

I'm not so sure about that. What if we just introduce an existing product line in a new market? That could be a clever way to expand without adding new products. (D)

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Isabella

3 months ago

I think deleting products to realign resources is a more efficient way to decrease the depth of the product mix. (B)

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Rashad

3 months ago

Adding a new product to an existing product line might also be a good strategy to refresh the product mix. (A)

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Ty

3 months ago

That could work, but what about eliminating loss-making product lines? That could also help decrease the depth of the product mix. (C)

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Luisa

4 months ago

I agree with Noah, getting rid of loss-making product lines will help the firm focus on profitable products.

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Noah

4 months ago

I think eliminating loss-making product lines is the most effective way to decrease the depth of the product mix.

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Twanna

4 months ago

Option C is a good one too. Eliminating loss-making product lines could definitely help streamline the product portfolio.

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Emerson

3 months ago

True, but we should also consider the cost of introducing new products.

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Joanna

3 months ago

Adding a new product to an existing line could also attract more customers.

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Sabina

3 months ago

I agree, it's important to focus on profitable products.

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Louisa

4 months ago

Option C is a good one too. Eliminating loss-making product lines could definitely help streamline the product portfolio.

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Erasmo

5 months ago

I disagree, I believe deleting products to realign resources is a better option.

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Major

5 months ago

Hmm, I think option B is the way to go. Deleting products to realign resources seems like the most straightforward way to decrease the depth of the product mix.

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Fidelia

4 months ago

Yes, by removing certain products, the firm can focus its resources on more profitable ones.

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Lashandra

4 months ago

I agree, option B does seem like a practical approach to streamline the product mix.

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Vicente

5 months ago

I think the firm can decrease the depth of the product mix by adding a new product to an existing product line.

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