In the Context of the Boston Consulting Group's (BCG's)portfolio Matrix,which

question 75

Multiple Choice

In the context of the Boston Consulting Group's (BCG's) portfolio matrix,which of the following is a similarity between stars and question marks?

• A)​Both operate in a high-growth industry.
• B)Both operate in a low-growth industry.
• C)Both have a high market share in their respective markets.
• D)​Both have a low market share in their respective markets.

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