Apple Inc. realize that their product Ipod has been in the decline stage of its product life cycle for the last couple years. The company now stand in front of the decision either to stop producing the product or harvest the remaining profits of the market by maintaining the sales. Which piece of information would be helpful for the company to go forward with maintaining the sales?

a$.$

the human resource implications of discontinuing Ipod production.

b$.$

the potential for an unforeseen upturn in profits from Ipod.

c$.$

that discontinuing Ipod production can be expensive.

d$.$

residual customer still using Ipod may exist.