Given the position of CD-ROM's in the decline stage of its life cycle, which of the following OM strategies or issues should the makers of CD-ROM's be least concerned with at the current time?
A) forecasting
B) cost minimization
C) over capacity in the industry
D) pruning lines
E) reduce capacity

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Forecasting demand for CD-ROMs is less critical in the decline stage because the focus shifts to managing the reduction in demand, cost control, and possibly exiting the market. Strategies like cost minimization, addressing overcapacity, pruning product lines, and reducing capacity become more relevant to manage declining sales effectively.

Given the Position of CD-ROM's in the Decline Stage of Its