Name and Describe the Four Strategic Alternatives in Ansoff's Strategic

question 104

Essay

Name and describe the four strategic alternatives in Ansoff's strategic opportunity matrix,which matches products with markets.For each of the four strategic alternatives,give a specific example of a firm following that strategy.

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Definitions:

Entity Method

an approach in accounting where the financial transactions of a parent company and its subsidiaries are kept separate, instead of being consolidated.

Consolidated Shareholders' Equity

Represents the total equity interest in a company, including common stock, preferred stock, retained earnings, and accumulated other comprehensive income, as shown in the consolidated financial statements.

Parent-Company Extension Method

A method in accounting where the parent company extends its financial statements to include the financial activities of its subsidiaries as if they are part of the parent company itself.

Consolidated Shareholders' Equity

The total amount of equity attributed to shareholders of the parent company and its subsidiaries, after eliminating intra-group transactions and balances.