According to BCG matrix, for which one of the following positions of SBU the firm should decide to curtail losses by divesting?
Dog
Dogs have low relative market share in low-growth markets in the BCG matrix. When their prospects do not justify further investment, divestment or liquidation can limit continuing losses and release resources; these are the units identified in the question.
| List-1 | List-II |
| (a) Selective distribution | → (i) Convenience items |
| (b) Intensive distribution | → (ii) Consignment, Franchise, symbiotic |
| (c) Exclusive distribution | → (iii) Specialty / high unit value items |
| (d) Special distribution | → (iv) Shopping items |