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BCG Growth Matrix Application in Other Consulting Firms

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Brad

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Hi there, The direct answer to your question is no, you won’t use the growth/share matrix (or any other framework) to crack interview cases. The deeper answer to your question is that case studies don’t test you abi ... (read entire answer)

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Why is the cash-flow of "stars" (BCG-matrix) neutral?

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Hi! This is just an approximation and not an exact science. The cash flow is seen as a result of earnings power and rational investment strategy for each of the quadrants. For Cash Cows and Stars the rationale is as fol ... (read entire answer)

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Can I use the BCG matrix in case interviews with other consultancy companies?

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Hi Frank, quoting a previous answer, theoretically you can use the BCG matrix in every interview (it’s public domain), however: It would be better to focus on the content of the framework without mentioning the na ... (read entire answer)

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