One of the Most Recognized Approaches to Business Portfolio Analysis

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Essay

One of the most recognized approaches to business portfolio analysis is the Boston Consulting Group's growth-share matrix.By dividing each dimension into high and low categories, the matrix contains four cells as shown in Figure 2-6 above.Identify and explain each quadrant represented by A, B, C, and D in the four quadrants of the matrix.

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Definitions:

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