Problem Solving › Strategy

Eighty percent of margin from one product: diversify or double down

L'80% del margine da un solo prodotto: diversificare o affondare il colpo · Strategy · Advanced

The case

The profitability analysis you commissioned says 80% of company margin comes from a single mature product, in a slow-growing market where you are the recognized leader. The other six products together absorb half the resources and generate modest margins: two are loss-making. Half the executive committee wants more diversification (depending on one product is a mortal risk), the other half wants to cut the six minor ones and concentrate on the champion (do one thing well). Both theses have valid points. How do you frame the decision?

L'analisi di redditività che hai commissionato dice che l'80% del margine aziendale viene da un solo prodotto, maturo, in un mercato che cresce poco ma dove siete leader riconosciuti. Gli altri sei prodotti, insieme, assorbono metà delle risorse e generano margini modesti: due sono in perdita. Metà del comitato direttivo vuole diversificare di più (dipendere da un prodotto solo è un rischio mortale), l'altra metà vuole tagliare i sei minori e concentrare tutto sul campione (facciamo bene una cosa sola). Entrambe le tesi hanno ragioni valide. Come imposti la decisione?

Read the case, write how you would solve it — in free text, no prompt required — and Grace's AI judges whether your solution actually works: solved or not solved, with a 0-100 score and coaching feedback that points at what is still uncovered without revealing the answer. Your first 5 evaluations each day are free.

Try to solve this case →

Frequently asked questions

What is the "Eighty percent of margin from one product: diversify or double down" problem-solving case on Grace?

It is a advanced-level Strategy case based on a real workplace situation. You read the problem, write how you would solve it in free text, and Grace's AI judges whether your solution actually works — or what is still uncovered.

Can I retry if my solution doesn't solve the case?

Yes. The feedback tells you what remains uncovered — without revealing the solution — so you can strengthen your plan and try again. After you solve it, 6 more Strategy cases are waiting.

Who is this case for?

Anyone who wants to train structured problem solving: managers, professionals and candidates preparing for case interviews in Strategy. The advanced difficulty makes it a demanding test of real-world judgment.

How is my solution evaluated?

Grace's AI checks four things: whether you address the core problem (not just the symptoms), whether your plan is feasible within the constraints of the case, whether you consider risks and consequences, and whether you avoid the typical mistakes. You get a solved/not-solved verdict, a 0-100 score and coaching feedback.

More Strategy cases

All 348 problem-solving cases → · Prompt training scenarios →

From our network

Magellano GPS — Fleet Tracking Made Simple

Real-time GPS tracking, remote engine lock, fuel and CO₂ reporting for your fleet.

Visit magellanogps.com →

From the Agora Intelligence blog

More on agora-intelligence.com →

📱 Download the Android app (beta) iOS coming soon

Say what you mean. Get what you need.

Grace Certified — the AI coach that trains and certifies your prompt engineering — by Agora Intelligence.