SWOT analysis matrix diagram - Instructional sample

"SWOT analysis (SWOT Matrix) is a structured planning method used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats involved in a project or in a business venture. A SWOT analysis can be carried out for a product, place, industry or person. It involves specifying the objective of the business venture or project and identifying the internal and external factors that are favorable and unfavorable to achieving that objective. ...
The degree to which the internal environment of the firm matches with the external environment is expressed by the concept of strategic fit." [SWOT analysis. Wikipedia]
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"SWOT analysis (SWOT Matrix) is a structured planning method used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats involved in a project or in a business venture. A SWOT analysis can be carried out for a product, place, industry or person. It involves specifying the objective of the business venture or project and identifying the internal and external factors that are favorable and unfavorable to achieving that objective. ...
The degree to which the internal environment of the firm matches with the external environment is expressed by the concept of strategic fit." [SWOT analysis. Wikipedia]
This SWOT analysis matrix diagram example was drawn using the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software extended with the SWOT Analysis solution from the Management area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

"The TOWS matrix ... serves as a conceptual framework for future research about the combination of external factors and those internal to the enterprise, and the strategies based on these variables.
Equally important, the matrix 'forces' practicing managers to analyze the situation of their company and to develop
strategies, tactics, and actions for the effective and efficient attainment of its organizational objectives and its mission." [usfca.edu/ fac_ staff/ weihrichh/ docs/ tows.pdf]
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SWOT analysis is a strategic planning method for evaluation of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of a project or a business venture. It may be the part of strategic planning model. SWOT Diagrams are used to measure an organization's competencies and identify opportunities to taken by management in the future.
This SWOT analysis matrix diagram template for the ConceptDraw PRO diagramming and vector drawing software is included in the SWOT Analysis solution from the Management area of ConceptDraw Solution Park.

"SWOT analysis is an analytical method which is used to identify and categorise significant internal (Strengths and Weaknesses) and external (Opportunities and Threats) factors faced either in a particular arena, such as an organisation, or a territory, such as a region, nation, or city.
It provides information that is helpful in matching the firms' resources and capabilities to the competitive environment in which it operates and is therefore an important contribution to the strategic planning process.
It should not be viewed as a static method with emphasis solely on its output, but should be used as a dynamic part of the management and business development process." [forlearn.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ guide/ 4_ methodology/ meth_ swot-analysis.htm]
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"The name says it: Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat. A SWOT analysis guides you to identify the positives and negatives inside your organization (S-W) and outside of it, in the external environment (O-T). Developing a full awareness of your situation can help with both strategic planning and decision-making.
The SWOT method (which is sometimes called TOWS) was originally developed for business and industry, but it is equally useful in the work of community health and development, education, and even personal growth.
SWOT is not the only assessment technique you can use, but is one with a long track record of effectiveness. The strengths of this method are its simplicity and application to a variety of levels of operation." [ctb.ku.edu/ en/ table-of-contents/ assessment/ assessing-community-needs-and-resources/ swot-analysis/ main]
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"The growth–share matrix (aka the product portfolio, BCG-matrix, Boston matrix, Boston Consulting Group analysis, portfolio diagram) is a chart that was created by Bruce D. Henderson for the Boston Consulting Group in 1970 to help corporations to analyze their business units, that is, their product lines. This helps the company allocate resources and is used as an analytical tool in brand marketing, product management, strategic management, and portfolio analysis. ...
To use the chart, analysts plot a scatter graph to rank the business units (or products) on the basis of their relative market shares and growth rates.
Cash cows is where company has high market share in a slow-growing industry. ...
Dogs, more charitably called pets, are units with low market share in a mature, slow-growing industry. ...
Question marks (also known as problem children) are business operating in a high market growth, but having a low market share. ...
Stars are units with a high market share in a fast-growing industry." [Growth–share matrix. Wikipedia]
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