Boston Consulting Group's Portfolio Analysis Classifies a Company's Products or Product

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Boston Consulting Group's Portfolio Analysis classifies a company's products or product lines into a two-by-two matrix. What are the bases of classification and what are the products or product lines in each of the four quadrants called? What marketing strategies are usually considered for each of the four classifications?

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Definitions:

Owner's Contributions

The capital or assets that a business owner injects into the business, either initially or to support operations or growth.

Adjusted Trial Balance

The trial balance prepared after all the adjusting entries have been posted.

Financial Statements

The formal records of the financial activities and position of a business, person, or other entity, typically including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Plant Asset

Long-term tangible assets used in the operation of a business and not intended for resale.