One of the Weaknesses Inherent in the Use of the BCG

question 149

Multiple Choice

One of the weaknesses inherent in the use of the BCG business portfolio analysis is that it

• A)causes dissension between different divisions when one is labeled a "star" and another a "dog."
• B)reduces employee motivation to move a low valued SBU to a higher one.
• C)considers too many SBU factors beyond market growth rate and relative market share.
• D)does not require sales forecasts in order to be implemented.
• E)is often difficult to obtain the needed information to correctly place SBUs in the matrix.

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