Boston Matrix and the Product Portfolio (Edexcel A-Level Business): Flashcards

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Boston Matrix and the Product Portfolio
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Product portfolio definition

All products a business offers to the market

Relative market share formula

Product's market share ÷ Leading competitor's market share

Relative market share >1.0 means?

Market leadership

Stars: market growth + market share?

High market growth + high relative market share

Cash cows: market growth + market share?

Low market growth + high relative market share

Question marks: market growth + market share?

High market growth + low relative market share

Dogs: market growth + market share?

Low market growth + low relative market share

Cash cows cash flow characteristic?

Strongly positive net cash flow

Recommended strategy for Stars?

Build - invest heavily to increase sales & market share

Purpose of cash cows in portfolio?

Generate surplus cash to fund other products' development

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