Which of the Following Are Included as Potential External Weaknesses

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are included as potential external weaknesses in a SWOT analysis that are harmful to an organization?

• A)core competencies, market leaders, cost advantages, excellent management
• B)lack of strategic direction, obsolete technologies, lack of managerial talent, outdated, product line
• C)expanded product line, increase in demand, new markets, new regulations
• D)new entrants, substitute products, shrinking markets, costly regulatory requirements

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