The Primary Purpose of Business Portfolio Analysis Is to

question 72

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of business portfolio analysis is to

• A)determine which SBU would be best suited for entry into a foreign market.
• B)document sales figures for government tax analysis and financial audits.
• C)determine the appeal of each SBU or offering and then determine the amount of cash, if any, each should receive.
• D)determine which units can be consolidated for production efficiency and which units should be divided into new distinct SBUs of their own.
• E)serve as documentation to shareholders of the value of the company's stock projected into the future.

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Definitions:

Proteoglycan

Macromolecule consisting of numerous polysaccharides attached to a common protein core.

Cartilage

Flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body, including the joints, ear, nose, and rib cage.

Matrix

The intercellular substance or framework within a tissue or an organism, providing support and regulating behavior of the cells.

Ligaments

Fibrous connective tissues that connect bones to other bones, contributing to joint stability.