Optimal solutions are determined when a researcher has a thorough understanding of a company and its industry, along with the strengths and weaknesses that impact its future viability. In the second part of your plan, perform a SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunity, and Threats) on your chosen organization and provide an analysis of these results in light of the problem or issue under study. Based on your SWOT analysis, explain how the problem or issue impacts the organization and its competitive position within the industry.

QUESTION

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read the Swot Analysis: Discover New Opportunities to Manage and Eliminate Threats (Links to an external site.) article.

Optimal solutions are determined when a researcher has a thorough understanding of a company and its industry, along with the strengths and weaknesses that impact its future viability. In the second part of your plan, perform a SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunity, and Threats) on your chosen organization and provide an analysis of these results in light of the problem or issue under study. Based on your SWOT analysis, explain how the problem or issue impacts the organization and its competitive position within the industry.

The complete instructions for Parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the Final Paper can be found in Week 5 of your online course or in the “Components of Course Evaluation” section of this guide.

The Part 2 – Environment Analysis paper

• Must be two to three double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s APA Style (Links to an external site.) resource. (Links to an external site.)
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• Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
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• Must use at least two scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
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ANSWER

SWOT Analysis of [Chosen Organization]

Introduction

The purpose of this paper is to conduct a SWOT analysis of [Chosen Organization] in order to assess its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. By examining these internal and external factors, we can gain insights into how the organization is positioned within the industry and how it is impacted by the problem or issue under study.

Strengths

Identify and analyze the internal strengths of the organization. These can include factors such as:

– Strong brand reputation

– Financial stability

– Skilled workforce

– Technological advantages

– Unique products or services

– Effective marketing strategies

Weaknesses

Identify and analyze the internal weaknesses or areas of improvement within the organization. These can include factors such as:

– Limited market share (Jackson et al., 2003)

– Outdated technology or infrastructure

– Inefficient internal processes

– Lack of innovation

– Poor customer service

– Limited resources or funding

Opportunities

Identify and analyze the external opportunities that can benefit the organization. These can include factors such as:

– Emerging markets

– Growing demand for certain products or services

– Advancements in technology

– Changes in government regulations

– Strategic partnerships or alliances

– Untapped customer segments

Threats

Identify and analyze the external threats that can potentially harm the organization. These can include factors such as:

– Intense competition

– Economic downturns

– Shifting consumer preferences (Gurl, 2017)

– Legal or regulatory challenges

– Technological disruptions

– Negative publicity or reputation issues

Analysis and Impact on the Organization

Based on the SWOT analysis, evaluate how the identified strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats impact the organization and its competitive position within the industry (Wootton et al., 2005). Discuss the implications of the problem or issue under study in relation to the SWOT analysis findings. For example, if the issue is related to increasing competition, discuss how the organization’s strengths can help it maintain a competitive edge, or how its weaknesses may hinder its ability to respond effectively.

Conclusion

Summarize the key findings from the SWOT analysis and provide a conclusion that highlights the overall impact of the problem or issue on the organization’s competitive position. Offer recommendations or strategies that the organization can consider to leverage its strengths, address weaknesses, capitalize on opportunities, and mitigate threats.

References

Gurl, E. (2017, August 11). SWOT ANALYSIS: A THEORETICAL REVIEW. https://demo.dspacedirect.org/handle/10673/792 

Jackson, S. L., Joshi, A., & Erhardt, N. (2003). Recent Research on Team and Organizational Diversity: SWOT Analysis and Implications. Journal of Management, 29(6), 801–830. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0149-2063_03_00080-1 

Wootton, R., Jebamani, L. S., & Dow, S. A. (2005). E-health and the Universitas 21 organization: 2. Telemedicine and underserved populations. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 11(5), 221–224. https://doi.org/10.1258/1357633054471812