Boston Consulting Group Matrix


The BCG Matrix is one of the most popular methods of portfolio planning. The concept reviews the components of the matrix and examines their strategic implications and limitations.

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Boston Consulting Group Matrix

Boston Consulting Group Matrix Definition

The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix is a tool used to assess the organisation’s market position relative to its competitors in terms of its product/service range (Lynch, 2006; Mikkola, 2001).

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Business Evidence

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Business Application

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Further Reading

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Boston Consulting Group Matrix references (4 of up to 20) *

  • BCG (2007) Measuring Innovation 2007: A BCG Senior Management Survey. [Online] Available at: www.bcg.com/documents/file15066.pdf [Accessed: 23 January 2012].
  • Burnes, B. (2009) Managing Change. (5th Ed.) Pearson Education, Essex, UK.
  • CNNMoney (2006) Apple’s Remarkable Comeback Story. [Online] Available at: money.cnn.com/2006/03/29/technology/apple_anniversary/index.htm [Accessed: 23 January 2012].
  • Daft, R.L. (2010) Management. Cengage Learning, Mason, OH.

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