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What type of tool is the BCG matrix?

Supply chain management tool

Financial reporting tool

Decision-making tool (correct)

Marketing communication tool

What characterizes a 'Cash cow' in the BCG matrix?

High market share, low market growth (correct)

Low market share, low market growth

Low market share, high market growth

High market share, high market growth

What is the market growth characteristic of a 'Problem Child' in the BCG matrix?

High market growth (correct)

Low market growth

No market growth

Medium market growth

What is the potential future role of a 'Star' in the BCG matrix?

Become the cash cows of the future Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a firm regarding a 'Star' in the BCG matrix?

Maintain market position in a fast-changing market Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of a firm regarding a 'Star' in the BCG matrix?

Maintaining market position in a fast-changing market Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a 'Cash cow' in the BCG matrix?

High market share, low market growth Signup and view all the answers

What is the market growth characteristic of a 'Problem Child' in the BCG matrix?

High market growth Signup and view all the answers

What type of products should become the cash cows of the future as the market matures and market growth slows?

Stars Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential future role of a 'Star' in the BCG matrix?

Becoming the cash cows of the future Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

BCG Matrix Overview

The BCG matrix is a tool used to evaluate a company's product portfolio and prioritize investments.

Cash Cow

A 'Cash Cow' is a product with high market share in a low-growth market.
Characteristics of a 'Cash Cow' include:
- High market share
- Low market growth
Primary focus for a firm regarding a 'Cash Cow': milking (harvesting the profit)

Problem Child

A 'Problem Child' is a product with low market share in a high-growth market.
Market growth characteristic of a 'Problem Child': high market growth

Star

A 'Star' is a product with high market share in a high-growth market.
Potential future role of a 'Star': becomes a 'Cash Cow'
Primary focus for a firm regarding a 'Star': investing to maintain/gain market share

Product Strategy

Products that should become the cash cows of the future:
- Those that are currently 'Stars' and will mature into 'Cash Cows' as the market grows and slows.

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Test your understanding of the BCG Matrix and its application in business management with this quiz. Explore concepts such as market share, market growth, and decision-making tools to enhance your knowledge of strategic analysis and product portfolio management.