A S.W.O.T. Analysis

question 169

Multiple Choice

A S.W.O.T. analysis

• A) seeks to reduce the risk of competitive surprises by scanning the market for "signals, warnings, omens, and tips."
• B) focuses on what a firm plans to do to "satisfy wishes of a target" customer.
• C) summarizes a firm's "strategy, wishes (of its customers), outlook, and tactics."
• D) helps defend against potential competitors by developing a set of competitive "safeguards, weapons, offensives, and tactics."
• E) identifies a firm's "strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats."

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Definitions:

Coupon Rate

The interest rate on a bond paid by the issuer, which is a fixed percentage of the bond's face value, yielding regular interest payments to the bondholder.

Yield To Maturity

The total return anticipated on a bond if it is held until the date of its maturity, including all interest and principal repayments.

Semi-Annually

Occurring or calculated twice a year, often used in the context of interest payments or other financial assessments.

Face Value

The nominal or stated value of a bond, share of stock, or other financial instruments, typically used as a reference for calculating interest, dividends, or premiums.