ITPEC IP April 2022 Question 84

Source exam: ITPEC IP April 2022Topic: Business Strategy Management

ITPEC IP April 2022 — Question 84 of 100

PPM uses relative market share and market growth rate to analyze a business portfolio. Product Portfolio Management places products or business units in a matrix commonly labeled stars, cash cows, question marks, and dogs. The position supports decisions about investment, maintenance, harvesting, or withdrawal.

Answer (b)

Why not others:
- ABC analysis ranks items by contribution or importance

- SWOT analysis examines strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats

- value chain analysis examines activities that create value and incur cost

Key rule: The classic PPM matrix combines market growth with relative market share to guide allocation of management resources.

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