You have a "Cash Cow" Product Line based on the BCG Matrix assessment. The Product Line is in the "maturity stage" of its PLC with a large base of customers. Which of these investment strategies make the most sense? Stop investment and abandon the product line Inject significant profit from your "star" product to try and fuel growth and improve market-share Divert some profits from this "cash cow" product to try and save a "dog" product line in the "decline" stage of its PLC Invest in introducing product line and brand extensions for this "Cash Cow" product line as you further segment your target market
You have a "Cash Cow" Product Line based on the BCG Matrix assessment. The Product Line is in the "maturity stage" of its PLC with a large base of customers. Which of these investment strategies make the most sense? Stop investment and abandon the product line Inject significant profit from your "star" product to try and fuel growth and improve market-share Divert some profits from this "cash cow" product to try and save a "dog" product line in the "decline" stage of its PLC Invest in introducing product line and brand extensions for this "Cash Cow" product line as you further segment your target market
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