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The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) matrix is the most popular approach to portfolio planning. The…
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Strategic Management – Portfolio Planning
Portfolio planning is a very useful tool. It is the method that helps the company executives…
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Strategic Management – Downsizing
Companies often need to downsize themselves to be lean and compete better against stiff competition.…
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Strategic Management – Diversification
Diversification strategies are used to extend the company’s product lines and operate in several different…
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Types of Vertical Integration
There are usually two types of VI − Forward Integration Engaging in sales or after-sales…
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Vertical Integration Strategies
Vertical integration (VI) is used strategically to gain control over the industry’s value chain. The important…
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Concentration Strategies
Concentration strategies are meant to compete in one, single industry. There are four sub-strategies of…
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International Markets – Competition
There are five basic options for competing in international markets. These are (1) exporting, (2)…
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International Strategies – Types
An international organization can use a number of business strategies, based on its situation. New…
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Drivers of Success & Failure
If a domestic firm wants to be successful in the international arena, it’s probabilities of…