The Market for Mobile Phones Can Change Very Rapidly

question 106

Multiple Choice

The market for mobile phones can change very rapidly. If Apple uses a BCG portfolio analysis for their new iPhone, one downfall of using this tool may be that:

• A)it acts as a strong motivational tool for employees in SBUs that have been labelled dogs or problem children.
• B)it considers so many SBU factors beyond market growth rate and relative market share.
• C)by the time decisions are made, market conditions may have changed.
• D)it does not require forecasts in order to be implemented.

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