The Goal of a SWOT Analysis Is to

question 41

Multiple Choice

The goal of a SWOT analysis is to

• A) identify market research questions in order to develop new products for new market segments.
• B) determine how raises, bonuses, and dividends will be paid.
• C) reorganize the firm's marketing department.
• D) identify the critical strategy-related factors that can impact the firm.
• E) fairly allocate governmental resources and financial aid across the industry.

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Definitions:

Last Four Quarters

A reference to the most recent four consecutive fiscal quarters of a company's financial performance, used in analyzing trends.

Required Return

Referred to as the expected yield that investors aim for when putting money into an investment, considering its risk profile.

Share Dividend

A share dividend is a payment made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually in the form of additional shares rather than cash.

Retain Earnings

Profits that a company keeps or reinvests in itself instead of distributing to its shareholders as dividends.