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WGU D174 Final Guide (Latest 2025/ 2026 Update) Marketing Management | Qs & As| Grade A| 100% Correct (Verified Answers) Q: BCG Matrix: Stars Answer: High growth/High Postition -important to building the future of the business -deserving any needed investment -Will eventually become a cash cow Q: BCG Matrix: Cash Cows Answer: Low growth/high position key source of internal cash generation for the firm Q: BCG Matrix: Dogs Answer: low growth/low position potential high cash users & prime candidates for liquidation Q: BCG Matrix: ?/Problem Child Answer: high growth/low position high cash needs that, if nurtured properly, can convert into stars Q: GE Business Screen Answer: A method of evaluating businesses along two dimensions: (1) industry attractiveness and (2) competitive position; in general, the more attractive the industry and the more competitive the position, the more an organization should invest in a business Q: cost leadership strategy Answer: lower cost broad target Q: cost-focus strategy Answer: lower cost narrow target Q: differentiation strategy Answer: differentiated broad target Q: focused differentiation strategy Answer: differentiated narrow target Q: Prospector (Miles and Snow) Answer: firm exhibits continual innovation by finding & exploiting new product & market opportunities Q: Analyzer (Miles and Snow) Answer: Firm heavily relies on analysis and imitation of the successes of other organizations, especially prospectors. Q: Defender (Miles and Snow) Answer: firm searches for market stability & production of only a limited product line directed at a narrow market segment, focusing on protecting established turf Q: Reactor (Miles and Snow) Answer: firm lacks any coherent strategic plan or apparent means of effectively competing; they do well to merely survive in the competitive marketplace Q: generic business strategy Answer: overall strategic direction that includes growth, stability, and retrenchment Q: competitive strategic options Answer: use of a firm's core competencies or strengths Q: SWOT analysis Answer: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats Q: core competencies Answer: those functions that the organization can do exceedingly well Q: sustainable competitive advantage Answer:

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