Problem Business and Thin Dog Business in the Boston Matrix - Harvest and Give Up

When the goal is basically achieved, you are no longer willing to bear the costs and risks of continuing to operate.

Overall economic situation, industry cycle, technological changes, policy changes, market saturation, etc.

The enterprise (or a certain business of the enterprise) loses its competitive advantage Due to internal operating mechanism failure, poor decision-making, poor management and other reasons, business operations are in trouble

Reduce labor costs, material costs, (production) overhead and assets (Internal abandonment or lease change, sale and leaseback, etc.; reduction of the size of divisions and functional departments)

Adjust the management leadership team; develop new policies and management control systems

Strictly control cash flow; re-sign repayment agreements with creditors; debt-for-equity swaps

Including labor agreements, relocation costs, spare parts repair capabilities, etc.

Internal interconnections between a business unit and other business units in terms of resource sharing, etc.

Exit strategies can trigger resistance among some managers and employees

The government will oppose or discourage the unemployment problem and the impact on the regional economy.