What Is a Weakness Associated with a SWOT Matrix

question 71

Multiple Choice

What is a weakness associated with a SWOT Matrix?

• A) Viewing every business as a Star, Cash Cow, Dog, or Question Mark is an oversimplification
• B) Many businesses fall right in the middle of the matrix
• C) The matrix has no temporal qualities
• D) Other variables besides relative market share position and industry growth rate in sales need to be considered
• E) The matrix does not reflect whether or not various divisions or their industry are growing over time

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