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What is a primary benefit of using the Boston Matrix for product portfolio analysis?
What is a primary benefit of using the Boston Matrix for product portfolio analysis?
Which category in the Boston Matrix represents products with high market share but low growth?
Which category in the Boston Matrix represents products with high market share but low growth?
How does mass marketing impact a business's promotional strategy?
How does mass marketing impact a business's promotional strategy?
What could be a potential drawback of using the Boston Matrix for product strategy?
What could be a potential drawback of using the Boston Matrix for product strategy?
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Which phase of the product life cycle typically aligns with the 'Dogs' category of the Boston Matrix?
Which phase of the product life cycle typically aligns with the 'Dogs' category of the Boston Matrix?
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What is a likely consequence of a business shifting to a mass marketing strategy in terms of competition?
What is a likely consequence of a business shifting to a mass marketing strategy in terms of competition?
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Why might a business in a mass market experience economies of scale?
Why might a business in a mass market experience economies of scale?
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What strategy can the Boston Matrix suggest for products categorized as 'Question Marks'?
What strategy can the Boston Matrix suggest for products categorized as 'Question Marks'?
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What limitation does the Boston Matrix have in product portfolio management?
What limitation does the Boston Matrix have in product portfolio management?
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Why might a business choose to keep a product categorized as a 'dog'?
Why might a business choose to keep a product categorized as a 'dog'?
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Which stage of the product life cycle is focused on promoting new products?
Which stage of the product life cycle is focused on promoting new products?
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What is a potential strategy for products in the maturity stage of the product life cycle?
What is a potential strategy for products in the maturity stage of the product life cycle?
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What is a primary drawback of using the product life cycle model?
What is a primary drawback of using the product life cycle model?
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How can the product life cycle assist a business in managing products with declining sales?
How can the product life cycle assist a business in managing products with declining sales?
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What significant external factor is often overlooked by the product life cycle model?
What significant external factor is often overlooked by the product life cycle model?
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In what way does the product life cycle benefit businesses with a diverse product range?
In what way does the product life cycle benefit businesses with a diverse product range?
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Study Notes
Product Life Cycle
- Helps focus marketing effort by identifying which products are in their growth stage and which are established.
- Provides a framework for devising promotional strategies for all products.
- Can inform decisions regarding mature products by suggesting extension strategies.
- Aids in decisions about discontinuing declining products by evaluating sales performance.
- However, the product life cycle is a simplified model not always applicable.
- Predicting product life is difficult due to constantly changing market preferences.
- External factors, such as competitor actions, can significantly impact a product's life cycle.
Moving from a Niche to a Mass Marketing Strategy
- Requires a shift in promotional strategies, potentially necessitating a transition from low-cost below-the-line advertising to more expensive above-the-line advertising.
- Demands adjustments to distribution networks to reach a broader audience, which may involve expanding distribution globally and dealing with increased competition.
- Can lead to decreased product prices to compete with established businesses but potentially increase profitability through economies of scale due to larger sales volume.
- Can result in decreased vulnerability to economic fluctuations in specific markets due to diversification.
- Offers the potential for significant market growth, providing opportunities for revenue and profit growth.
Boston Matrix
- Analyzes a product portfolio based on market share and market growth, categorizing products into:
- Cash Cows: Mature, high-profit products with low growth, benefiting from strong market share and a steady cash flow.
- Dogs: Products with low market share and low growth, potentially generating minimal revenue and potentially requiring discontinuation.
- Stars: Products with high market share and high growth, promising future profitability and requiring investment to sustain growth.
- Question Marks: Products with low market share but high growth, requiring evaluation for future potential or potential discontinuation.
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Benefits:
- Provides a framework for analyzing the current product portfolio and formulating future strategies.
- Enables informed decisions regarding discontinuation of "dog" products.
- Identifies "star" products requiring investment to maximize their potential.
- Can guide the allocation of resources from cash cows to support growth of other products.
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Limitations:
- Only provides a snapshot of the current product portfolio and does not account for dynamic market changes.
- It does not consider external factors that could influence a product's performance.
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This quiz explores key concepts of the product life cycle and its impact on marketing strategies. It covers how to identify product stages, determine promotional tactics, and make informed decisions regarding product discontinuation and market expansion. Understanding these concepts is essential for effective marketing planning and execution.
