One of the Strengths Inherent in the Use of the BCG

question 211

Multiple Choice

One of the strengths inherent in the use of the BCG business portfolio analysis is the fact that it

• A)is easy to place an SBU on the BCG matrix since it is based solely on company perception rather than actual data.
• B)considers all factors that might impact an SBU's value to an organization.
• C)acts as a strong motivational tool for employees in SBUs that have been labeled dogs or problem children.
• D)forces firms to assess their SBUs in terms of relative market share and industry growth rate.
• E)provide specific guidelines on how to solve SBU shortcomings.

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Definitions:

Continental Collision

Continental collision occurs when two continental plates converge, resulting in the formation of mountain ranges and geological uplift.

Subduction Zone

A region where one tectonic plate moves under another, leading to geological phenomena like volcanic activity and earthquakes.

Isostatic Rebound

The rise of land masses that were depressed by the weight of ice sheets during glaciation, occurring as the ice melts and the land slowly returns to its original elevation.

Metamorphic Rocks

Rocks that have been transformed by heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids, altering their original composition or structure.