The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Has Given Specific Names and Descriptions

question 77

Multiple Choice

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has given specific names and descriptions to the four resulting quadrants in its growth-share matrix based on the amount of cash they generate for or require from the organization. Cash cows are SBUs that are classified as having

• A) high market growth rates and high relative market shares.
• B) low market growth rates but high relative market shares.
• C) low market growth rates and low relative market shares.
• D) high market growth rates but low relative market shares.
• E) medium market growth rates and medium relative market shares.

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Definitions:

FIFO

First-In, First-Out, an inventory valuation method where goods purchased or produced first are sold first.

Physical Movement

The actual transfer or change in location of goods, which can be relevant in the management of inventory and supply chains.

Perpetual System

An inventory system that continuously updates the balance of inventory after each purchase or sale.

Average Cost Formula

An inventory costing method that assigns the average cost of goods available for sale to both ending inventory and cost of goods sold.