ansoffForums › Ask ACCA Tutor Forums › Ask the Tutor ACCA SBL Exams › ansoffThis topic has 2 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 11 years ago by kerri.Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 3 (of 3 total)AuthorPosts April 15, 2014 at 9:51 am #165332 kerriMemberTopics: 132Replies: 240☆☆☆Hi tutorWhen can Ansoffs matrix be used? Apart from growth.Also can you please explain the types of diversification as Im quite confused reading my notes. vertical/Horizontal/unrelated/ conglomerate.thanks April 15, 2014 at 5:24 pm #165367 Ken GarrettKeymasterTopics: 10Replies: 10592☆☆☆☆☆Ansoff is best used when you are trying to increase profits: increase market share, develop new products or new markets, or diversification.Vertical = take over a supplier or distribution companyUnrelated = very radically different. Eg supermarket company taking over a road building company.Horizontal = taking over a company with which you can cooperate such as a car company taking over an insurance company.Related =vertical and horizontal Unrelated= conglomerate April 16, 2014 at 12:27 pm #165439 kerriMemberTopics: 132Replies: 240☆☆☆Thank youAuthorPostsViewing 3 posts - 1 through 3 (of 3 total)You must be logged in to reply to this topic.Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In