$2\mathrm{.}1.$ Value Chain Analysis

You may use this illustration to explain the value chain analysis if you wish.

Or$.$ you can find a more suitable value chain illustration if you wish. Either way, an image

speaks a thousand words. However, you must explain it thoroughly, as it applies to your chosen

organization and its use in decision$-$making for the C$-$Level Executives. As always, the Unit $3$ &

$4($M$2)$ reading resources, they can be very helpful. Use them, along with library resources to

learn about the Value Chain Analysis, and as research resources to inform your writing.

$2\mathrm{.}2.$ BCG Growth Matrix

Walmart can make its competitiveness stronger by allocating resources in accordance

with the BCG growth matrix. Using the matrix, Walmart's products are categorized as

follows: stars $($high growth and high share of market$),$ cash cows $($low growth and high

share of market$),$ and question marks $($high growth and low share of market$).$ Walmart

can maximize growth and profitability by allocating resources effectively based on which

products fall into which categories.

Now it's time to analyze the organization or its product mix using the BCG matrix. In this

section, you will explain how the BCG growth matrix can help your chosen organization to allocate

its resources in order to make it more competitive. What is the BCG Growth$-$Share Matrix? Why is it

valuable in strategic decision$-$making? How is it developed and used? Here, the $5$W&$1$H approach