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SWOT Analysis
SWOT analysis is one of the most commonly used and highly efficient management tools
planning. In this method, the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats that are involved in a
business venture or a project are evaluated. To be effective, this method must clearly specify the objectives
of the business venture or th
unfavorable factors to achieve those objectives. It is believed hat Albert Humphrey, the leader of a
convention at the Stanford University between 1960s and 1970s used the data of
to arrive at this method.
Normally, strengths are defined as the characteristics of the business that provide it an edge over other
competitors in the industry. Weaknesses are the characteristics that are disadvantageous to the compan
relative to the competitors. Both these factors are invariably internal to the organization. Opportunities are
generally termed as external chances that help the company in improving the sales or profits in existing and
future business environment. Simil
could lead to problems or troubles for the business. However, these two factors could have internal
components also like possibility of improving present business processes or strike
1.1. What problems are solved by this method?
SWOT analysis is used by all business organizations on a continuous basis to evolve suitable strategies and
plans to develop the business without undue hassles. However, even governmental
non-profit organizations, and even individuals could use SWOT analysis profitably to enhance their
objectives. Further, this method is used in preventive crisis management and planning in pre
strategies.

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SWOT Analysis
SWOT analysis is one of the most commonly used and highly efficient management tools
planning. In this method, the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats that are involved in a
business venture or a project are evaluated. To be effective, this method must clearly specify the objectives
of the business venture or the project and identify the internal, as well as the external, favorable and
unfavorable factors to achieve those objectives. It is believed hat Albert Humphrey, the leader of a
convention at the Stanford University between 1960s and 1970s used the data of
Normally, strengths are defined as the characteristics of the business that provide it an edge over other
competitors in the industry. Weaknesses are the characteristics that are disadvantageous to the compan
relative to the competitors. Both these factors are invariably internal to the organization. Opportunities are
generally termed as external chances that help the company in improving the sales or profits in existing and
future business environment. Similarly, threats are the external elements in the business environment that
could lead to problems or troubles for the business. However, these two factors could have internal
components also like possibility of improving present business processes or strike
1.1. What problems are solved by this method?
SWOT analysis is used by all business organizations on a continuous basis to evolve suitable strategies and
plans to develop the business without undue hassles. However, even governmental
profit organizations, and even individuals could use SWOT analysis profitably to enhance their
objectives. Further, this method is used in preventive crisis management and planning in pre

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SWOT analysis is one of the most commonly used and highly efficient management tools for strategic
planning. In this method, the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats that are involved in a
business venture or a project are evaluated. To be effective, this method must clearly specify the objectives
e project and identify the internal, as well as the external, favorable and
unfavorable factors to achieve those objectives. It is believed hat Albert Humphrey, the leader of a
convention at the Stanford University between 1960s and 1970s used the data of Fortune 500 companies
Normally, strengths are defined as the characteristics of the business that provide it an edge over other
competitors in the industry. Weaknesses are the characteristics that are disadvantageous to the company
relative to the competitors. Both these factors are invariably internal to the organization. Opportunities are
generally termed as external chances that help the company in improving the sales or profits in existing and
arly, threats are the external elements in the business environment that
could lead to problems or troubles for the business. However, these two factors could have internal
components also like possibility of improving present business processes or strike threats by employees.
SWOT analysis is used by all business organizations on a continuous basis to evolve suitable strategies and
plans to develop the business without undue hassles. However, even governmental agencies and units,
profit organizations, and even individuals could use SWOT analysis profitably to enhance their
objectives. Further, this method is used in preventive crisis management and planning in pre-crisis

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Methods Guide:
29 page SWOT guide

Alternative methods to SWOT analysis
Steps in solving problems using Porters Five Forces for Competitive Position
Solving problems using the SWOT analysis
Result
SWOT analysis: conclusions
SWOT FAQ
SWOT checklist
21 PowerPoint templates
presentation
32 page PEST Analysis Guide (Adobe PDF file)
Introduction to the m
PEST and SWOT
PEST and its extensions
Step-by-step guide on how to use PEST for solving business problems
Key success factors of PEST
Examples of real-life usage of PEST
Conclusions
PEST FAQ
Checklist for PEST
Other aspects related to PEST
Review of the most popular business analysis methods
The review includes introduction to the method, step
practices.
80/20 Pareto Analysis (4 page)
Break-even Analysis (4 page)
Competitive Analysis (
Key Ratio Analysis (3 page)
PEST Analysis (3 page)
SWOT Analysis (4 page)
Variance analysis (4 page)
"What if..." simulation (4 page)
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Methods Guide:
SWOT guide (Adobe PDF file):
Alternative methods to SWOT analysis
Steps in solving problems using Porters Five Forces for Competitive Position
Solving problems using the SWOT analysis - 5 examples in format: Problem, Response with SWOT,
SWOT analysis: conclusions
templates (.pptx file; check examples below) for SWOT analysis
32 page PEST Analysis Guide (Adobe PDF file)
Introduction to the method and problem of PEST
PEST and its extensions
step guide on how to use PEST for solving business problems
Key success factors of PEST
life usage of PEST

related to PEST
Review of the most popular business analysis methods
The review includes introduction to the method, step-by-step algorithms, pros and cons, best
80/20 Pareto Analysis (4 page)
even Analysis (4 page)
Competitive Analysis (4 page)
Key Ratio Analysis (3 page)
PEST Analysis (3 page)
SWOT Analysis (4 page)
Variance analysis (4 page)
"What if..." simulation (4 page)
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n of the Business Analysis
Steps in solving problems using Porters Five Forces for Competitive Position
ormat: Problem, Response with SWOT,
(.pptx file; check examples below) for SWOT analysis
step guide on how to use PEST for solving business problems
Review of the most popular business analysis methods
step algorithms, pros and cons, best