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5.4.5 Product portfolio and the Boston Matrix

Why does broadening the product portfolio spread business risk?

A

It reduces dependence on one product, so decline in one product is less damaging.

B

It allows the business to avoid investing in new products when demand changes.

C

It concentrates resources on one product, so production becomes more efficient.

D

It guarantees that every product will remain popular, so sales cannot fall.

5.4.5 Product portfolio and the Boston Matrix Flashcards

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Flashcards for AQA GCSE Business 5.4.5 Product portfolio and the Boston Matrix, covering the key terms, formulae and case studies you need to recall for Paper 1 and Paper 2. 20 cards, matched to the AQA GCSE Business (8132) specification. Recall questions account for roughly 35% of marks at GCSE Business, so these target the marks you can secure before the paper starts.