ElectraSync Inc

question 73

Multiple Choice

ElectraSync Inc., a large consumer electronics company, has divided each product in its portfolio into a separate strategic business unit (SBU) . The desktop SBU has been experiencing drastic decline in its cash flow, and its market share has also reduced to an insignificant 10 percent. This has been attributed to the low growth in the desktop market after the arrival of tablet computers and laptops. In the context of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) growth-share matrix, the desktop SBU will be categorized under

• A) stars.
• B) question marks.
• C) dogs.
• D) cash cows.

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Definitions:

Metabolic Acidosis

A condition where the body produces excessive acid or the kidneys are not removing enough acid from the body, leading to a decrease in blood pH.

Metabolic Alkalosis

A condition characterized by an increase in the alkalinity (pH) of the body's fluids, often due to an excessive loss of acidic substances.

Respiratory Alkalosis

A condition resulting from a decrease in the partial pressure of carbon dioxide due to hyperventilation, leading to a pH imbalance.

Hyperventilation

Rapid or deep breathing that exceeds the body's need for oxygen, often resulting in dizziness.