The Main Problem of SWOT as a Framework for Strategy

question 9

Multiple Choice

The main problem of SWOT as a framework for strategy analysis is that:

• A)Distinguishing opportunities from threats and strengths from weaknesses is often difficult
• B)It has now been superseded by more sophisticated analytical frameworks
• C)It is focused on strategy formulation and fails to take account of strategy implementation
• D)It is so widely used that it no longer has any novelty.

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Definitions:

Total Fixed Costs

The sum of all costs that do not change with the level of production or sales over a certain period.

Unit Fixed Costs

The fixed costs associated with producing a single unit of product, which remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales volume.

Period Cost

Costs that are not directly tied to the production of goods and are expensed in the period they are incurred, such as selling, general, and administrative expenses.

Product Cost

The total cost associated with making or acquiring a product, including materials, labor, and overhead.