Which of the Following Statements Concerning SWOT Analysis Is False

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning SWOT analysis is false?

• A) Strengths are the factors that give the firm a comparative advantage in the marketplace.
• B) Weaknesses result when the company has potentially exploitable advantages over other firms.
• C) Opportunities are environmental factors that favour the firm.
• D) Threats are environmental factors that can hinder the firm in achieving its goals.
• E) None of the above (that is, all statements are true).

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Definitions:

Social Security

A government program that provides financial assistance to people with an inadequate or no income, primarily the elderly, disabled, and unemployed.

Long-term Solvency

The ability of an entity, typically a government or business, to meet its long-term financial liabilities and obligations.

Low Birthrate

A situation where a country or region experiences a lower number of births, often leading to concerns about population decline and demographic aging.

Aging Population

A demographic trend where the median age in a population increases over time due to increasing life expectancy and/or declining birth rates.