Book) BCG Growth II

Question 1

panoply

Answer 1

an extensive or impressive collection.
eg all share a panoply of standard M&A best practices, such as in-depth due diligence, a strong network of external advisors, and detailed integration plans.

Question 2

articulate

Answer 2

having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.
eg The most successful acquirers articulate a core set of carefully designed operating principles

Question 3

granular

Answer 3

resembling or consisting of small grains or particles.
eg a clear view—grounded in the granular realities of a company’s unique competitive situation, strengths, opportunities, and risks

Question 4

transcends

Answer 4

be or go beyond the range or limits of (a field of activity or conceptual sphere).

Question 5

accrue

Answer 5

(of a benefit or sum of money) be received by someone in regular or increasing amounts over time.
“financial benefits will accrue from restructuring”

Question 6

tempting

Answer 6

appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or unwise.

eg For busy senior executives, it is always tempting to wait for the right deal to be presented to them.

Question 7

tap into

Answer 7

to manage to use something in a way that brings good results:
eg how it is delivered to tap into new profit sources

Question 8

installment

Answer 8

any of several parts of something which are published, broadcast, or made public in sequence at intervals.

surveyed in the 2014 installment of The Boston Consulting Group’s annual research

Question 9

discern

Answer 9

recognize or find out.

eg How can a company discern which new business model is the most attractive?

Question 10

impetus

Answer 10

the force or energy with which a body moves.

Question 11

insurgent

Answer 11

a person fighting against a government or invading force; a rebel or revolutionary.

eg which can be either startups or insurgent established companies

Question 12

harness

Answer 12

control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy.

eg These tactics touch on everything from how to recognize the key opportunity to how to implement the new model and harness the necessary resources.

Question 13

delve

Answer 13

reach inside a receptacle and search for something.

We delve into the stories of four companies/

Question 14

infringing

Answer 14

actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.).

Question 15

alienate

Answer 15

make (someone) feel isolated or estranged.

As Schlumberger’s business expands, it risks alienating a critical customer base within its traditional services business.

Question 16

garner

Answer 16

gather or collect (something, especially information or approval).

Significant uncertainty remains in this segment, including how private exchanges will evolve and just how much share they will garner over the long term

Question 17

complacency

Answer 17

a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.

eg Mavericks exploit the complacencies of incumbents

Question 18

grit

Answer 18

courage and resolve; strength of character.

eg a goal that calls for commitment and grit

Question 19

vigilant

Answer 19

keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Question 20

oblivion

Answer 20

the state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening around one.
“they drank themselves into oblivion”

Question 21

render

Answer 21

provide or give (a service, help, etc.).

“money serves as a reward for services rendered”

Question 22

perpetual

Answer 22

never ending or changing.

“deep caves in perpetual darkness”