Question: Different stages of the industry life cycle require different Key Success Factors (KSF). Which of the following is true? Different stages of the industry life cycle require different Key Success Factors (KSF). Which of the following is true? The KSF in the embryonic stage is the ability to avoid price wars The KSF in the growth stage is the ability to create barriers to entry. The KSF in the maturity stage is the ability to manage competition and improve efficiency The KSF in the decline stage is the ability to deal with uncertainty about product and process technology.