The STRATPORT decision support system represents an extension and operationalization of current business portfolio approaches. It is designed to aid top managers and corporate planners in the evaluation and formulation of business portfolio strategies. It is an on-line computerized mathematical model utilizing empirical and (managerial) judgment-based data. A description of the basic structure of the STRATPORT model is presented, as well as an illustrative example of its use.
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