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BCG Matrix

Forums › Ask ACCA Tutor Forums › Ask the Tutor ACCA SBL Exams › BCG Matrix

  • This topic has 2 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 11 years ago by Ken Garrett.
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  • November 19, 2013 at 2:06 pm #146762
    rimx
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    Hi Gromit,

    I required some assistance regarding the BCG matrix. I understand the limitations of BCG matrix for portfolio analysis but why J,S and W recommended that BCG matrix is more appropriate to be applied to SBU rather than individual products in a company’s portfolio. Accompanying this along with what implications will it have when applied to a SBU will be very useful.

    Thank you

    November 19, 2013 at 2:48 pm #146771
    hasanali95
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    I also wanna know

    November 19, 2013 at 5:01 pm #146807
    Ken Garrett
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    The JSW assertion that BCG is more applicable to SBUs than products is not relevant to this paper: too theoretical.

    When BCG is applied to a SBU, it indicates what you should think about doing with it:

    Problem child: build or divest
    Star: defend your leading position
    Cash cow: harvest. Control costs and ‘milk the cow’ for profit.
    Dog: divest.

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