At one point, Heinz made ketchup in multiple colors, including red, green, purple, pink, orange, and teal. While they were popular for a few years, consumers stopped buying the unusual colors and Heinz has dropped back to just making red ketchup. This is an example of the implementation of a strategy.
a. repositioning
b. cannibalization
c. product line extension
d. product line contraction
e. divestment

The business cycle is the periodic but irregular up-and-down movement in economic activity, measured by fluctuations in real gross domestic product (gdp) and other macroeconomic variables. a business cycle is typically characterized by four phases—recession, recovery, growth, and decline—that repeat themselves over time. economists note, however, that complete business cycles vary in length. the duration of business cycles can be anywhere from about two to twelve years, with most cycles averaging six years in length. some business analysts use the business cycle model and terminology to study and explain fluctuations in business inventory and other individual elements of corporate operations. but the term "business cycle" is still primarily associated with larger (industry-wide, regional, national, or even international) business trends.

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