Topic: General Electric Matrix

9 cell matrix Developed by Mckinsey and Company in 1970s. Model to perform business portfolio analysis on the SBUs Is rated in terms of market attractiveness and business strength. Is enlarged and sophisticated version of BCG

Annual market growth rate Overall market size Current size of market Demand variability

Business strength
Current market share Brand image Production capacity R & D performance

a) SBUs in upper left cells get top investment priority b) SBUs in 3 middle diagonal cells merit steady investment to maintain and protect their industry positions.
c) SBUs in 3lower right cells are candidates for harvesting or divestiture

Allows for intermediate rankings between high & low and between strong & weak
Incorporates a wider variety of strategically relevant variables than the BCG matrix

Only suggests general strategic posture -aggressive expansion, fortify-&-defend, or harvest/divest

Doesnt address the issue of strategic coordination across related SBUs Tends to obscure SBUs about to take off or crash & burn -- static, not dynamic

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