Boston Consulting Group (BCG)uses Business Portfolio Analysis to Quantify Performance

question 227

Multiple Choice

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) uses business portfolio analysis to quantify performance measures and growth targets to analyze its clients' strategic business units (SBUs)

• A) as if each were a separate investment.
• B) to establish their worth to society at large.
• C) to determine which would be suited for a SWOT analysis.
• D) to determine which units are candidates for diversification analysis.
• E) to determine which units can be divided into smaller, tactical business units (TBUs).

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Definitions:

Carboxylic Acid

Organic compounds containing a carboxyl group (-COOH), characterized by their acidic properties and widespread occurrence in nature.

13C NMR Spectrum

A representation of the nuclear magnetic resonance of carbon-13 atoms within a molecule, revealing the distinct chemical environments of carbon atoms.

Carbonyl Carbon

The carbonyl carbon is the carbon atom of a carbonyl group (C=O), doubly bonded to an oxygen atom and bonded to two other atoms or groups, which can vary depending on the specific carbonyl compound (e.g., aldehydes, ketones).

Cyclohexylacetic Acid

An organic compound featuring a cyclohexane ring attached to an acetic acid group, used in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and chemical products.