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Shell Directional Policy Matrix<br />
Shell developed an approach similar to GE Matrix. Their matrix has<br />
two dimensions, namely the company’s competitive capabilities (CC)<br />
and prospects for sector profitability (PSP).<br />
There are various factors affecting these two dimensions. There are<br />
also nine positions in this matrix. They are:<br />
1 PSP unattractive, CC strong: Cash generation<br />
opportunity.<br />
2 PSP average, CC strong: Growth and leadership<br />
opportunity.<br />
3 PSP attractive, CC strong: Leadership opportunity.<br />
4 PSP unattractive, CC average: Phased withdrawal.<br />
5 PSP average, CC average: Growth opportunity.<br />
6 PSP attractive, CC average: Try harder.<br />
7 PSP Unattractive, CC weak: Disinvest.<br />
8 PSP average, CC weak: Phased withdrawal.<br />
9 PSP attractive, CC weak: Double or quit.<br />
To quote Kotler: 32<br />
‘The models have helped managers to think more futuristically and<br />
strategically, to understand the economics of their businesses<br />
better, to improve the quality of their plans, to improve communication<br />
between business and corporate management, to pinpoint<br />
information gaps and important issues, and to eliminate weaker businesses<br />
and strengthen their investment in more promising businesses.<br />
TEN GURUS AND STRATEGIC ANALYTICAL TOOLS 141