All of the following are limitations of the BCG Matrix EXCEPT
A) viewing every business as a star, cash cow, dog or question mark can be an oversimplification.
B) the Matrix requires at least three years worth of data.
C) the Matrix does not reflect divisional or industry growth over time.
D) the Matrix does not allow a company to be classified as somewhere in between two categories.
E) variables such as size of market and competitive advantages are not considered in the Matrix.

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The other limitations listed are all actual limitations of the BCG Matrix, while the requirement for at least three years of data is not a limitation, but rather a necessary factor in order to accurately apply the Matrix.

All of the Following Are Limitations of the BCG Matrix