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BCG Growth Matrix Application in Other Consulting Firms

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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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Top 5 Case Interview Frameworks

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Hi there, One way to figure this out is to look at the ‘Topics’ filter in the Case Library on PrepLounge. There you should see all the main types of cases and frameworks. It's good to get an understanding of the main t ... (read entire answer)

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Framework question for market share increase

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Hi Pooja, Did you have a specific question? In general, when talking market share increase you can think of it in essentially the same way as revenue uplift (i.e. how can I optimally set my prices, what can I do acr ... (read entire answer)

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Case Interview Frameworks ebook - reviews?

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Hi there, I agree with the other commentors. To be honest, if you're going to invest money I'd recommend purchasing something that's already been tried and tested (i.e. the Preplounge material, Victor Cheng, Case in P ... (read entire answer)

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What is a good approach to cases that don’t fit a framework?

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Check out these threads for clarity on this question: https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/freaking-out-about-frameworks-8721 https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/does-anyone-have-any-advice-fo ... (read entire answer)

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Structuring revenue and profitability problem

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Hi! The purpose of a structrue is to clearly explain how you will answer the precise question that has been asked by the client. The question is: "What is the cause of the revenue issue?" Structuring a case means ... (read entire answer)

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