Portfolio Analysis: SBU, BCG Matrix & Experience Curve

Portfolio Analysis and Life-Cycle Concepts

Strategic Business Unit (SBU)

Definition

An SBU is a single unit within a company responsible for a well-defined market. It may formulate and conduct its own strategic plans in this market.

Impact

SBUs are typically smaller but more flexible than large organizations.

Criteria

  • Technology
  • Product
  • Application
  • Customer
  • Country

Features

  • Technical data
  • Age
  • Position in the product life-cycle
  • Units sold (aggregate quantity, currently)
  • Market share (percentage of total market, relative
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Business Correspondence Examples and Commerce Terms

English Course Inquiry

To: j.black@gmsj.com

Subject: English Course

Dear Ms. Black,

I am writing in response to the advertisement I saw for your English school in “World Teens Today” magazine. I am interested in doing one of your courses, and I would be grateful if you could provide some further information.

Firstly, it says in the advertisement that the courses are two weeks long. Would it be possible to do a three-week course? I would also like to know how much your courses cost exactly.

Secondly, your

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Mastering Research: Literature Reviews, Citations, and Critical Reading

Primary Goals of a Literature Review

The primary goals of a literature review are multifaceted and essential for conducting effective research. Here’s a detailed explanation of each goal:

  1. Identify the Problem: A literature review helps researchers clarify and define the specific problem they intend to address. By reviewing existing literature, researchers can pinpoint gaps in knowledge or unresolved issues that need further exploration.
  2. Advocate a Specific Approach: The review allows researchers
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Strategic Management: A Plan for Success

Strategic Management

Concept

Strategic management is a method of defining an organization’s position, objectives, and how it plans to achieve them. It provides stability amidst changing circumstances, often involving a formal, written strategic plan.

Characteristics of Strategic Management

  • Fundamental
  • Long-term
  • Forward-looking
  • Purpose-driven
  • Seeks competitive advantage
  • Positions scope of activities
  • Focuses on strategic fit, stretching, and leverage

Corporate Strategy

  • Mission Statement/Vision: What business
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EU Immigration Policies: Stockholm Programme & European Pact

Stockholm Programme (2010-2014)

Priorities of EU Policy (2010-2014):

A) Priorities of EU policy for five years:

  • Promoting citizenship and rights, with the goal of European citizenship becoming a reality and fully guaranteeing the right to free movement within the Community. It is “one of the fundamental principles underlying the Union and one of the fundamental freedoms of the European Union.”
  • A Europe of law and justice, in which all people can assert their rights in all EU states.
  • Improving the security
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Spain’s Economic Divergence and Convergence: A Historical Analysis

Spain’s Economic Divergence and Convergence

What are the main characteristics of the phases of estrangement between Spain and Europe or the USA?

Historically, Spain has experienced periods of both convergence and divergence with European countries and the USA. The U.S. held a position of economic leadership, often outpacing Spain. The divergence observed during 1891-1913, 1930-1939, and 1973-1984 stemmed from both internal and external factors. Spain’s political and social imbalances hindered its

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