BCG Matrix
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CORE DEFINITION
The growth–share matrix (also known as the product portfolio matrix, Boston Box, BCG-matrix, Boston matrix, Boston Consulting Group portfolio analysis and portfolio diagram) is a matrix used to help corporations analyze their business units, that is, their product lines.
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The growth–share matrix (also known as the product portfolio matrix, Boston Box, BCG-matrix, Boston matrix, Boston Consulting Group portfolio analysis and portfolio diagram) is a matrix used to help corporations analyze their business units, that is, their product lines.
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Market growth rate measures industry attractiveness, while relative market share measures competitive advantage and cash generation capability. High growth requires investment, high share generates cash; the combination determines the role of a business in the 'invest—harvest—divest' portfolio.
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- en.wikipedia.orghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Growth%E2%80%93share_matrixverified
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