In the Boston Consulting Group (BCG)portfolio Analysis,products That Are in Low-Growth

question 107

Multiple Choice

In the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) portfolio analysis,products that are in low-growth markets and have relatively low market shares are called:

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

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company keeps after dividends are paid, often reinvested into the business or used to pay off debt.

Preferred Stock

A type of stock that gives its holders preference over common stockholders in terms of dividends and claims on assets during liquidation.

Treasury Stock

Treasury stock is made up of shares that have been issued and subsequently bought back by the company that issued them, which decreases the number of shares available on the open market.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, providing voting rights and a share in the company's profits through dividends.