The 
                          Growth Share Matrix is a strategic planning tool, developed 
                          by Boston Consulting Group, measuring the firm's relative 
                          market share in relationship to its average competitor, 
                          the market growth rate and specific product volume. 
                          This tool can be used for the entire product mix, product 
                          line or individual product.
                        The 
                          Growth Share Matrix can determine proper utility of 
                          funds concerning product awareness and name brand identity, 
                          product segmentation features, product improvement and 
                          maintenance, and product reinvention in the marketing 
                          mix.