...Mashell Chapeyama University of the People Swot analysis for Chipinge Banana Company Swot analysis is an environmental scanning tool. It is widely used in the world of business in analyzing some factors that have a great bearing on the company’s drive to achieve its mission. With swot companies are able to identify both negative and positive factors that have a bearing on the viability of the organization. Using swot, a company can find its own weaknesses and strengths as well as the opportunities and threats that are found in the broader economy. This essay shall concentrate on identifying and evaluating the internal and external factors that affect Chipinge Banana Company. Chipinge Banana Company is a company that is devoted to the production of bananas for sale to the local and international market. It sells its bananas in Zimbabwe, as well as to countries such as Zambia and South Africa. This company has no any other businesses which it does. It is a well known company that operates in Zimbabwe. The following table shows the results of the swot analysis carried on this company. The writer has selected this company because he currently works in it and has a very good understanding of its operations. Strengths • There is a strong team spirit in management • There is good infrastructure • Clearly established administrative system • There if flat piece of land • There is high morale among employees • There are open lines of communication • Employee have good attitudes...
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...01717520085(zero one seven one seven five two zero zero eight five ) Assignment Subject: SWOT Analysis Date of Submission: 04.08.2012 Supervised By: Md Abdullah Chairman Department of Marketing Comilla University Prepared By: Md. Iqbal Hossain Patwary ID No: EMBA- 12020701 Department of Marketing Comilla University S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS Identifying my Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats A SWOT analysis is a term used to describe a tool that is effective in identifying my Strengths and Weaknesses, and for examining the Opportunities and Threats you face. While it is a basic, Straight forward model, it has been a popular business practice for many years because it helps provide direction and serves as a basis for the development of business plans. It accomplishes this by examining the strengths (what an operation does well) and weaknesses (what an operation does not do well) in addition to opportunities (potential favorable conditions for an operation) and threats (potential unfavorable conditions for an operation). Once completed, the SWOT analysis can help determine if the information indicates something that will assist the operation in achieving its objectives (a strength or opportunity), or if it indicates an obstacle that must be overcome or minimized to achieve desired results (weakness or threat). What are the elements of a SWOT Analysis The SWOT analysis stands for the analysis of internal strengths and weaknesses of an operation and external opportunities...
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...Name:Cristine Brinson University: Webster Course:GERN 5680 W1 SU Instructor: Eric A. Goedereis, Ph.D 06/17/2013 Swot Analysis Essay Practicum Introduction A Swot examination is a vital accounting report of a conglomeration; that is the qualities of the conglomeration, the shortcomings of the conglomeration, the chances confronting the conglomeration, and the dangers confronting the conglomeration. It is one of the foundation explanatory devices to assist a conglomeration improve a favored future. It is one of the time tried apparatuses that has the ability to empower a conglomeration to comprehend itself. To react viably to updates in nature's turf, we should grasp our outside and inward connections so we can advance a dream and a method that connection the two. We have to weave together our comprehension of our conglomeration and our movements to advance a destiny. The motivation behind the Swot dissection is to give informative content on our qualities and shortcomings in connection to the chances and dangers we confront. When the Swot dissection is lacking nothing, it will then be a great opportunity to assemble everything and look nearly to structure a methodology. This will include how you can abuse the Opportunities and how to take out or manage the Threats. This may well hinge on upon your association's unique destinations and objectives yet the entire methodology will surely give a general take a gander at the present position of your business....
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...SWOT Analysis Annette Fairchild Foundations of Business: BUS/210 July 2, 2014 Instructor: Frank Caccamo SWOT Analysis The business plan that I have chosen is Adorable Pet Photography. My new company will be a small business operating out of Ashland, Virginia. We will offer pet owners portrait quality photography services both in our onsite studio and at their home or event. Using the latest technology we will use computer graphics to enhance their pet’s portraits and offer a wide array of backgrounds to choose from. We will also do candid shots to capture that perfect expression or pose that showcases their pet’s personality; as well as family shots that display their love for one another. My studio will offer a comfortable and relaxing environment where pets and their families can feel free to have fun and just be themselves for the optimal photographic experience. I also have mobile equipment for doing photo sessions off-site. We can travel to the owner’s home or favorite park to capture their pet in action for an additional fee. I graduated from the New York Institute of Photography, and I have over 10 years of experience working with both people and animals. My photographs have been featured in such Magazines as East Coast Living, Richmond Family Magazine, and the American Kennel Club Magazine. I have an established relationship with the local SPCA where I supply photos for adoption free of charge. I also have an established relationship with...
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...paper I will discuss my results from the work culture activity along with which competencies are essential to conducting a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis, and how competencies relate to the essential competencies for conducting a SWOT analysis. The work culture results states that I am high-powered, supportive and an expert. These results will allow me to better understand my strengths and weaknesses in the work place along with allowing me to achieve my organizational and personal goals. The competencies that are essential to conducting strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threat analysis are external and internal analysis The External Analysis examines opportunities and threats that exist in the environment. Both opportunities and threats exist independently in a company. The way to differentiate between a strength and weakness from an opportunity or threat is to ask: Would this issue exist if the company did not exist? If the answer is yes, it should be considered external to the firm. Opportunities refer to favorable conditions in the environment that could produce rewards for the organization if acted upon properly. That is, opportunities are situations that exist but must be acted on if the firm is to benefit from them. Threats refer to conditions or barriers that may prevent the firms from reaching its objectives (http://mystrategicplan.com/resources/external-analysis/#sthash.KgH4dcrD.dpuf) The Internal Analysis of strengths and weaknesses...
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...for assignment Case Study 1, which required our team to create a poster and present the analysis, and recommend for a future strategies, I need to understand some theories that are required in the case. After went through the textbook and several write up about SLEPT and SWOT analysis. SLEPT is one of the analysis that is frequently used by business analyst for examining the marco environment of the organisation that the business operations in. Most of the time, companies are unable to control the external environment factors but it can effectively have better understanding in it so that they can either exploit the situation to its advantage or minimise the impact that is to its disadvantage. The factors that influence the macro environment are SLEPT – Social, Legal, Economical, Political and Technological. In order to help me relate to the case study, I had posted myself with a few questions. 1) How will the factors impact business? The macro environment factors affect FedEx’s competition advantage in the market that it operates in. As a foreign international company, the political and legal factors are especially important for the business. Every change in policy and regulation may affect the way the business operates. The economical factor is also critical to the success of FedEx as the growth of ecommerce in China will bring demands to the logistic business. 2) How will this analysis help the company? Keeping abreast on the changes in the external environment allows FedEx...
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...complete a SWOT analysis, which consists of four components: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. These four components will help any individual get an understanding of what can impact his/hers job search and how can to fix the problem. A SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats, and by conducting an analysis of those factors will help job seekers know more about where their talents...
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...Contact: Prepared by : ACCA Registration no : Word count : Submission Date : 7485 words Table of Contents Part One: Introduction and Overall Framework of the Research ................................................................. 4 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Topic Selection and reasons for its selection............................................................................................ 4 Company selection and reasons for its selection ..................................................................................... 5 Aim of the Research Report ...................................................................................................................... 5 Research Objectives .................................................................................................................................. 5 Research Questions .................................................................................................................................. 6 Research Approach ................................................................................................................................... 6 Part Two: Data Sources and Business and Accounting Techniques.............................................................. 8 Sources of information for research work .....................
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...SWOT Analysis One of the first steps to starting your own business is to develop a clear and concise business plan. Each person’s business plan is going to be different is some way; however, there are several key points which should be included in the business plan. I will discuss further the following six key points: an executive summary, company background information, market analysis, functional and organizational strategies and resources, management team, and time line and major milestones. The business plan I chose is the financial planning business plan. The first reason I chose this particular business plan is that my ultimate goal, after completing my bachelorette degree, is to open up a financial planning company to assist the less fortunate citizens. The second reason I chose this business plan is that is suitable for the company I plan to open. It lists some of the key points I mentioned in the paragraph above. The second step to starting a business is to put together a SWOT analysis. This is a system that focuses on recognizing the internal strengths and weaknesses of the proposed new venture. SWOT also focuses on evaluating external opportunities and threats that will promote or hinder the success of the new venture. (Jones, 2007). In order to recognize the internal strengths of my company, I have to first begin with developing a management team of strong leaders that have the skills and experience in the field of finance. If my management team is...
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...Primark: An Overview Primark Stores Limited is an Irish clothing retailer. Its stores are located in various regions like United Kingdom, Ireland, and Spain. Within this area of responsibility, Primark stores outnumbered other clothing retailer business, with one hundred sixty one stores overall distributed in three major regions: one hundred twenty-five in the United Kingdom, thirty-four in Ireland and eight in Spain. The company positions itself as marketing fashionable at cutthroat prices. The original clothing store was established by Arthur Ryan and his collaborator Micaela Mitchell in Dublin Ireland in 1969. After various success in clothing business, great profits and gross income led them to open stores in local and regional areas. It acquired various premises in different business centres within its local and regional areas which eventually generate more profits and income. Primark is known for selling clothes at the budget end of the market. Its success is based on sourcing supply, making clothes with simple designs and fabrics and targets young, fashion-conscious individuals ages 35 below, offering them simple yet high quality clothes and apparels. Hence, these successes brought significant changes on Primark’s retail business. The relevance of global trends and consumers’ demands on lifestyle made Primark Store Limited reinvent its business scheme and management structure. Primark’s management and business...
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...SWOT Analysis of Cyniana’s Victor Lamar BUS 210 Foundations of Business Instructor Patrick Queen January 35, 2015 SWOT Analysis of Cyniana’s Starting up a new business is not only costly but it is also something that you must do with an exceptional amount of expertise. Not only do you have to have people around you that have your and your businesses best interest at heart, but you also have to have a plan of action. This plan of action includes knowing your business's strengths so that you can grow, your businesses weakness so that you can avoid them, opportunities that may be available that can make the business better, and any potential threats that can hurt or harm the business as well. All of these are known as the SWOT analysis, it is what will keep your business grounded. My plan is to open by own restaurant/bar. It will be a family style type of restaurant with an open bar as well. I will specialize in serving mainly traditional soul food and offer some soul foods that are not as traditional but still enjoyed. In order for me to be able to operate my business successfully I have to have a well developed SWOT analysis that will consist of the following: Strength The main strengths of any company or business is its support. This can be political support, financial support, and even social support. Within my restaurant business I can have the backing support of a local councilman who brings me more and more customers. I can also strengthened by business...
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... Over the course of my study, I have learned and experienced many different milestones that I could use in my life. Throughout the course, I have completed three different milestones. My paper will be divided into four major sections, all of which I will describe briefly on what I learned. Section one, also milestone one, of my paper will be where I first began to set my vision for the course. In this section, I will bring in information I have gleaned from the self-assessments that I completed in this milestone. In section two, also milestone two, I will briefly explain and present my work from the SWOT analysis. In section three, also milestone three, I will present my work from my PEST analysis and briefly explain what I learned from the analysis. Section four of my paper, which is milestone four, I will create a chart showing three practical goals I developed during the course. Also in this section, I will briefly explain whether the overall plan benefited me and also what I learned about myself. Over the course of my study, I have learned many things about myself that I did not know anything about. The course helped me to figure out what could benefit me. I have completed three major milestones throughput the course, all of which I have gained some kind of knowledge about. The first milestone I completed was basically self-assessments reflecting on myself as a person, student, and professional. It also gave me a chance to organize my thoughts about what I wanted...
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...OL 125: Personal Development Plan – SWOT Analysis (Milestone Two) Student Name: Sheril Cunamay Date: May 20, 2014 Strengths (What do I do well?) | Weaknesses (Where can I make improvements?) | List at least 4 strengths here. Use complete sentences. * 1. I play piano real well. * 2. I am a great motivational speaker. * 3. I’m always very passionate about what I do. * 4. I am very self-motivated. | List at least 4 weaknesses here. Use complete sentences. * 1. I’m very shy. * 2. I’m sometimes over confident about things. * 3. I’m too emotional at times * 4. I am a workaholic. If I could work and not take a break, I would. Sometimes I lose sight of the more important things in life. | Opportunities (What kinds of things could I be doing based on my strengths?) | Threats (Where could I be using my strengths and talents more productively?) | List at least 4 opportunities here. Use complete sentences. * 1. I could be playing for my churches ministry when they go to sing at other churches. * 2. I could speak to those around me to be led to God through my motivational speaking. * 3. I could use my passion for others and music and teach those around me to turn to God through music. * 4. I could pursue to open up a new ministry that would show those people in the town that I’m in about God’s love. | List at least 4 threats here. Use complete sentences. * 1. I could be using my talents in churches. * 2. I could be using them at the children’s hospital...
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...Part 1 1. Introduction I chose topic 8 because analysis and interpretation of business and financial performance has interested me and I want to learn more about and it is the topic I feel most comfortable with having completed my ACCA studies. Writing reports and analysing business performance was covered in papers F7 and P3 and through this report I will have the opportunity to enforce practically the knowledge acquired. Moreover undertaking this research project will improve my performance at work and enhance my professional and communication skills. I work in accountancy practice and this project will be invaluable experience. I decide to write a research project on Marks & Spencer plc. and the reason being is that I had carried out an investigation on this company before and I have preliminary knowledge on its activities and the sector in which operates. Marks & Spencer is well known and reputable retailer which I personally favour as a customer. Marks and Spencer Group plc. is an international multi-channel retailer with headquarters in London, in the City of Westminster .It carries out the retailing of apparel, home products and food items. It was started as a Penny Bazar 1884 in Leeds selling only British made goods (Enc. Britannica,2004) As of 30 March 2013 the Company’s product were sold through 766 UK stores and 418 stores internationally (www.marksandspencer.com, 2013) 1.1.2 The reason for choosing the John Lewis Plc. as the comparator company John...
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...My SWOT analysis Nomin Amarsaikhan /Mina/ 101183046 Marketing Management Dr. Wan-Tran, Huang 01 October, 2012 Business Administration department, Asia University A SWOT analysis is used to identify the positives and negatives inside the organization (S-W) and outside of it, in the external environment (O-T). The name says it: Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threat. Developing a full awareness of the situation may help us with both strategic planning and decision-making on our organizations. Strengths and weakness, the internal factors, are represented strengths with respect to one objective may be weaknesses for another objective. External factors are the opportunities and threats raised by the external environment to the organization and person itself. However, the criticism on SWOT is over evaluating, but its usage is not confined to profit-seeking organizations and useful for every kind of objectives. Strength I am very confident and assertive in whatever I do. I am very creative. I often impress myself with new creative ideas that improve my knowledge. I have been involved in university and company presentations and workshops, and have been imparting trainings. My communication skills help me stand up and put forward my views in front of a group of people. Having worked in accounting related jobs for 2 years, I have good accounting standard skill and taxation knowledge. Opportunity While working with international mining company, I may have the...
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