The Payoff of Doing a Thorough SWOT Analysis Is

question 90

Multiple Choice

The payoff of doing a thorough SWOT analysis is

• A)identifying whether the company's value chain is cost-effective vis-à-vis the value chains of rivals.
• B)helping strategy makers benchmark the company's resource strengths against industry key success factors.
• C)enabling a company to assess its overall competitive position relative to its key rivals.
• D)revealing whether a company's market share, measures of profitability, and sales compare favorably or unfavorably vis-à-vis key competitors.
• E)assisting strategy makers in crafting a strategy that is well-matched to the company's resources and capabilities, its market opportunities, and the external threats to its future well-being.

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Definitions:

Expanding Markets

The process of entering new geographic or demographic market segments to increase customer base and achieve higher sales.

Moderate Market Share

Refers to a company holding a fair but not dominating percentage of sales in its industry.

Dog

A domesticated carnivorous mammal, Canis familiaris, known for its loyalty and companionship with humans.

Low-Growth Market

A market that experiences minimal increases in consumer demand or revenue potential over time.