In a SWOT Analysis, Strengths and Weaknesses Are Factors That

question 159

Multiple Choice

In a SWOT analysis, strengths and weaknesses are factors that are ________ to the firm, while opportunities and threats are factors that are ________ to the firm.

• A) irrelevant; relevant
• B) relevant; irrelevant
• C) internal; external
• D) external; internal
• E) central; peripheral

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Definitions:

Portfolio

A collection of financial investments like stocks, bonds, commodities, cash, and cash equivalents, including closed funds and exchange traded funds.

Securities

Financial instruments that represent an ownership position, a creditor relationship, or rights to ownership, expressed in the form of stocks, bonds, or options.

Rate of Return

The percentage gain or loss on an investment over a specified period, reflecting the income and appreciation of an investment.

Average Cumulative Investment

The total sum of all investments made over a period of time, divided by the number of investments.