The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Business Portfolio Analysis Requires an Organization

question 103

Multiple Choice

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) business portfolio analysis requires an organization to locate the position of each of its SBUs on a growth-share matrix.The vertical axis is

• A)the annual rate of growth of the SBU's industry.
• B)the annual rate of growth of the closest competitor.
• C)the annual rate of growth of the new entries into the marketplace.
• D)the market share of the largest competitor.
• E)the market share between the SBU and next largest competitor.

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Definitions:

Standard Annuity

A type of annuity contract that provides a fixed series of payments to an individual over a specified period.

Inflation

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, eroding purchasing power.

Social Security

A government program that provides financial assistance to people with little or no income, including retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.

Regressive

A tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases.