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SWOT


















                       Characteristics of a company that convey   Characteristics of a company which make


                       an advantage over its competitors        it disadvantageous relative to its
                                                                competitors







                     Elements in a company’s external            Elements in the external environment
                     environment that allow a company to         that could endanger the business and its
                     capitalise on its strategies and profitability   profitability








               STRENGTHS


                    ·  What advantages does the firm have?

                    ·  What does the firm  do well?

                    ·  What relevant resources does the firm have access to?
                    ·  What do others see as the firm's strengths?

                Be realistic in the assessment of strengths.

               In looking at the firm's strengths, think about them in

               relation to its competitors - for example, if all your
               competitors provide high quality products, then a high
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