...BUS/475 Strategic Plan Part II: SWOTT Analysis Freshly Squeeze Fit Center Lisa Martinez October 30, 2014 Professor Richard Taylor Table of Contents I: Introduction II: SWOTT Table Analysis II: External Forces: What is an external force? a). Environmental b). Economic c). Social d). Technological IV: Internal Forces: What is an internal force? a). Strategy b). Goals c). Leadership V: Economic and Legal/Regulatory Trends VI: Adapting to Change VII: Supply Chain Operation VIII: Issues and/or Opportunities IX: Conclusion Introduction Freshly Squeeze Fit Center is the alternative fitness studio center that enhances the overall quality of life by integrating holistic remedies such as natural freshly squeeze juices, vitamins and nutrients supplements, nutritionist counseling, meal preparation demo, along with 15-30 minute workouts. Also we specialized in therapeutic treatments to contour the entire body. Our specialized trainers will guide committed clients along the way towards the path of success. As we plan the upcoming opening of our new studio, we are committed to the continuance of personal education in order to excel in achieving long life lasting results for our consumers. Therefore the following SWOTT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threads, and Trends) analysis is attached, this has helped us recognized our strengths and weaknesses in order to comprehend where the possibilities of opportunities may be as well as potential...
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...is new to the customer-service oriented call center industry; therefore, the legal team is expected to familiarize themselves with tax laws and incentives being developed by changing regulations within the industry. Economically, Intelligent Resources Unlimited has a cost advantage lead over competitive companies in the area, which opens doors for new business. Intelligent Resources Unlimited has adapted to the changes in the organization by tracing and monitoring all media issues, new tendencies, modern training and technological issues surrounding the market and industry (Masgid, 2009). A strong strategic plan gives a business the opportunity to expand, grow and offer services the competition cannot compete with. By understanding the SWOTT analysis, it will help towards the development of a strategic plan and prepare for unforeseen problems. On Top Financial is a new financial planning business. On...
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...SWOTT Analysis: Samsung Team A MGT 230 October 21, 2013 Christine Russell, MBA SWOTT Analysis: Samsung SWOTT aAnalysis and evaluation of a company’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats, and Trends (SWOTT) allows companies to remain competitive. Companies make their product stand out among their competitors by utilizing a SWOTT analysis and the four functions of management, planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. The SWOTT analysis builds over time, allowing for further analysis of the company and economic needs. Samsung uses SWOTT analysis to further expand their reach globally, while quickly become one of the leading companies in technology, appliances, and home entertainment. Strengths Samsung’s strengths include record-breaking standings in the global electronic industry, leading information technology, and as a global work place. In 2012, Samsung Electronics set a record in the electronics industry by achieving annual sales of $201 trillion and annual operating profits of $29 trillion (Pepitone, 2013Citation). Profits this large allow Samsung to invest in future products, and new markets. Samsung continues to have global success in their electronics division, with the strong sales of TVs and displays, which rank number one in sales across the world. By keeping pace with the need for increased globalization, Samsung is “continually evolving to create a workplace for diverse populations around the world”...
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...S Strategic Plan II: SWOTT Analysis Annette Bauer BUS/475 Heike Soeffker-Culicerto August 29, 2011 A SWOTT analysis a tool used to measure the Tiny-Tots Daycare Center’s strengths, weakness, opportunities, threats and trends. By doing a SWOTT analysis the daycare can become a better and more efficient center. Strengths for a daycare center is a positive quality, they can be the training of the staff, financial stability, and a modern facility. Weaknesses are aspects that need to be improved like low cliental, untrained staff, and out dated equipment or facility. Opportunities are things that help the make a future for the center like growth in the number of children attending or more grant money. Threats can lead in the drop of business or loss of efficiency, these threats could come from the loss of employment within the community and parents may not be able to afford daycare (Cooper). For the Tiny-Tots Daycare Center to conduct a SWOTT analysis, the company will need to answer some questions about their strengths; what advantages do they have, what are their resources, what do they do better than their competitors. Once they have company views their strengths, they will need to see both the external and internal viewpoints, and then make sure they evaluate the customer’s views, as well as the competitor’s views. Once this is done they then need to view their weaknesses, and ask questions like what can be done to improve and avoid these weaknesses. ...
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...Fresh Pop SWOTT Fikisha Daniels 475 May 31, 2011 Ramalingam Iyer Fresh Pop SWOTT This SWOTT analysis will conduct an external and internal environmental analysis for Fresh Pop Popcorn vending machines. A discussion of the forces and trends will be address including economic as well as legal and regulatory forces. The balance between external and internal forces is a sliding scale. Normally the external forces and trends cause many companies to adjust their internal strategies. However, there are major decisions and recommendation for each forces and trends that will affect Fresh Pop. The environmental analysis will account for the following factors. For each factor, identification of one of the primary strength, weakness, opportunity, threat, and trend is analyzed. The economic, global, technological innovation, social, environmental, competitive analysis will be addressed in this paper. The popcorn processing industry has and will continue to work collaboratively - as an industry, and with government food, health, safety and regulatory agencies - to produce a safe, quality product for consumers to enjoy (The Popcorn Board, 2011). Fresh Pop is a Louisiana Corporation established in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana in 2011, Fikisha Daniels when she decided to change careers and became a single parent. She acquired three automated popcorn machines from an already established vender who had retired. When the machines were acquired Fikisha encountered many obstacles...
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...SWOTT Analysis Dante Jackson, Kijafa James, Marquita Lacy-Polk BUS/475 April 7, 2014 Kenneth Peter STRENGTH Leadership and stylistCompetivenessMega Salon Brand ProductsTechnologyManagement | WEAKNESSTechnologyEmploymentManagement | OPPORTUNITYTechnology | THREATEconomy | SWOTT Analysis There are many forces that may make a business succeed or fail such as Technological, Economic and legal and regulatory forces/trends. Mega Salon offers various different services catering to the needs of every man, woman, and child. Mega Salon offers new products and services including unique Mega Salon Brand of products. Mega Salon is a high-end salon but also have reasonable prices on all designs, hairstyles. Mega Salon’s strong management and well-trained team is some of the strengths that we have that can and will make Mega Salon a success. According to the New York Times, “Hair Care is one of the few small business industries to grow in the past several years” (Hawkins, 2011). Technology plays huge role in the beauty industry and it can be internal or an external factor. First impression and image matters in this industry, being noticed has a great impact. It is not just a word of mouth industry, using all resources available must be utilized such as a website, Facebook, Instagram, and smart phones. This way Mega Salon can keep current reviews and comments. Legal and regulatory practices are external...
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...I SWOTt Form Name of Organization____State Farm___________________ |Strengths |Opportunities | |Organization is well known for their advertising efforts. including |Their ability to draw new customers and do successfully in order to | |strong distribution network and financial strength rankings; |increase their profits , including leverage strong brand name, expense| | |management and growing small business insurance | | | | |Weaknesses |Threats and Trends | |The company is known for their expensive prices that seem drastic in |Competitors are getting smart and learning the trends of the | |comparison to other organizations including declining net worth and |organization including increasing rates affect new business and new | |underwriting losses; |laws and regulations. | | | ...
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...SWOTT Analysis Introduction The number one question that pops into people's minds when deciding on where they are going to open up a checking account is what is the difference between a credit union and bank. Many people are unaware of the true differences that stand between banks and credit unions and generally go with the bank logo they see the most due to convenience. The difference is simple, banks are for profit financial institutions, and credit unions are not-for-profit financial institutions. Majority of credit unions are able to offer lower rates on all products and services offered due to being member owned, not stockholder owned. Most customers receiving a service in a bank considers them just a number and not an actual customer because it based on making money not creating a lasting impression. "Arizona Federal was established on October 23, 1936 when a small group of City of Phoenix employees pooled their resources to form Phoenix City Employees Federal Credit Union. They started with fewer than 50 members and an average account balance of $5. The credit union has since expanded to manage over $1.3 billion in assets from 200,000 member accounts in 15 branch locations" ( Arizona Federal, 2010 ). |Strengths |Weaknesses | |Great Member Service |Employee Retention ...
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...Sidi Asia Ndioubnan Strategic Plan, Part II: SWOTT Analysis Date: January 10, 2012 Class: BUS/475 SWOTT analysis is an acronym that stands for: Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, Trends and Threats. This analysis gives a company the chance to examine the internal and external factors that can help the company reach an objective. SWOTT analysis is commonly used tool by managers of many different companies to develop a well thought of strategic plan. In this paper I will analyze eight different internal or external forces and trends that could affect Ladies First beauty salon. The information used will be used to create a SWOTT analysis table, which will be featured below. Lastly, the paper will identify the circumstances surrounding each issue, classifying the circumstances, attribute the importance of each classification and testing the accuracy of the importance for each classification. SWOTT Analysis of Ladies First Beauty Salon As stated the in introduction, a SWOTT analysis is a step that should not be over looked when creating or developing a strategic plan because it’s important in simplified the process. The SWOTT analysis where the company has its chance to look at the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threads and treads; that are needed to keep the business successful. These elements of the SWOTT deal with the internal as well as the external dwells of the company. The internal elements deal with things happening within the company and the external...
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...Internal Forces and Trends Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats Trends Strategy Providing reliable, low cost and fuel efficient automobiles that comply with health and safety environmental regulations Limited flexibility in processes Improvement in process’s are easily identified Strategies similar to competitors, need to identify Staying abreast of current technology trends Structures Stationary and mobile services Mobile units don’t possess many capabilities to serve Acquire space in optimal location Need more than one service location for customers Small Offices, (no big offices) backup operating locations Processes and Systems Value, quality and competitive pricing Data reliability New ideas to service client Drastic changes in process could deter major clients Cloud computing and Process improvement Resources List of local area business to target Small start-up budget Acquire better supplies Supplies may be limited due to many competitors Subject matter experts stay abreast of current resources needed Goals Attainable goals based on industry Fast growing threats and vulnerabilities To expand beyond initial goals as business grows Competitors may want to feed off of success Set short term goals to leave room for change in strategy Strategic Capabilities Service differentiation advantages Reputation not developed Acquire more satellite offices Corporations may be downsizing, creating less of a need for services Be prepared for more market demand Culture...
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...Strategic Plan Figura A Análisis SWOTT FUERZAS (+) DEBILIDADES (-) INTERNAS • Hay aperturas en los cambios por parte del personal. • Tener buena ubicación • Buen servicio y buena calidad de los servicios que se reciben y se prestan. • El personal se puede desmotivar. • Puede haber diferencias culturales. EXTERNAS OPORTUNIDADES • Tener un buen apoyo en el gobierno. • Tener alta necesidad que se identifican por la parte de los que reciben el servicio. • Poca competencia. • Se esta contando con los proyectos la cual se refinancian con los recursos internacional. ALTERNATIVAS FUERZAS/OPORTUNIDADES • Todo personal se encuentra en capacidad técnica y mejoran en calidad. • Tienen buena coordinación con los proveedores para poder cubrir las necesidades de todo usuario. ALTERNATIVAS DEBILIDADES/OPORTUNIDADES • Tener que remodelar las instalaciones con ayudas internacionales. AMENAZAS • Que bajen los ingresos de el usuario • Los sueldos bajos • No tener presupuesto ALTERNATIVAS FUERZAS/AMENAZAS • Recuperación de los costos que tengan de los equipos perdidos. • Los pagos de los incentivos al personal que tienen un buen desempeño en las labores. ALTERNATIVAS DEBILIDADES/AMENAZAS • Revisar los procedimientos para tener que disminuir el costo y los tiempos que esperan y mejorar la calidad del servicio que se presta al cliente. En la figura A son las fortalezas, debilidades, oportunidades, amenazas y las tendencias en las materias de los recursos inteligentes...
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...SWOTT examination is a crucial device utilized for evaluating the elements both external as well as internal which have an influence over the company. My business should use SWOTT to assess its market standing regarding share of the market, competitive edge as well as complete feasibility. SWOTT examination offers a company with upgraded information about its achieved and achievable weaknesses and strengths, possible opportunities, dangers as well as risks and business trends. The main elements of SWOTT examination can be split under the headings of external as well as internal elements. This document describes an in depth evaluation of elements external as well as internal which can have an effect on the business of Bakery. Because of this evaluation administration of Bakery can evaluate the main elements which can influence the feasibility, establishing competitive advantage as well as stakeholders’ satisfaction for the company. A lot of outer elements will have an influence over Bakery’s ability to accomplish my objectives as well as goals. To be successful Bakery will need to find out an appropriate strategy which can maintain the business’s anticipations in real situations. The exterior factors include: legal as well as regulating elements, technological elements, innovation elements, economic elements, and socio-cultural elements. This element has the complete capability to help with a company’s strategic goal. Rules specifically involving information technology would...
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...The SWOTT Analysis conducted for York County Cab was conducted based on internal and external factors. The one primary strength that was decided was the fact that York County Cab is a new service to the York County area. This will be York County Cab’s easiest strength because it is the most obvious to the public. The one primary weakness that was identified was the fact that since York County Cab is a new service to the area, we do not have a customer list or repeat customers. Once we establish the customer list, we can then gain customer satisfaction. The one primary opportunity that was identified was the fact that York County Cab can expand our business. Since there are no cab companies in the immediate area currently, York County Cab can expand the business up to 50 miles. This is likely to produce our greatest ROI (Return on Investment). The one primary threat that was identified was if York County Cab comes across new competitors within the area, closer than a 50 mile radius. Awareness, planning, and implementation are required to meet these challenges. SWOTT Analysis for York County Cab | Strengths * Location of my business * New service to the area * Quality processes and procedures | Weaknesses * New business/service to the area * Gain customer satisfaction | | | Opportunities * Developing market * Expanding business * Provide other services | Threats * New competitors * Price wars with competitors * Taxation is introduced to...
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...Value Alignment An organization striving for success must have core values and a code of ethics. Values are sometimes described as what is important to someone. That can include a person or an organization. The vision that an organization develops must be based on the core values of the business. Teamwork, integrity and professionalism are important factors when establishing a well-run organization. Another aspect to the success of a business is establishing the code of ethics. Whereas values determine what is right and what is wrong, ethics determines doing what is right or what is wrong (National Defense University, 2011). Sweet Treats is a bakery that will specialize in the art of pastries and unique baked goods. The core values and ethical relationship between the organization, and the employees is an important dynamic in the work environment of the bakery. In this paper the subject to analyze is how Sweet Treats Bakery was started and established itself to become a successful business. It will then be explained how the alignment between the organization’s values and the subsequent actions are intertwined with personal values and ethical codes, and how the stated values of the business align with actual plans and actions. With the information that is obtained, this paper will focus on how the degree of alignment between personal values and the organization’s values are reflected by the course of action Sweet Treats Bakery will take to be successful. Origins of and evolution...
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...The Apollo Group, Inc. has an interesting beginning and was able to finally find eventual success. The Apollo Group founded the University of Phoenix in 1976, the founder was Dr. John Sperling. Dr John Sperling decided to go after an opportunity that consisted of creating a university geared toward working adults. Since 1976 the Apollo Group, Inc. has forged ahead and found a spot on the Fortune 500 list falling from it’s number 452 spot in 2011 to its 2012 number 504 ranking. How Apollo Group reached that spot was discussed in a case study developed by Richard B. Robinson in 2009. From this case study I have done a SWOT analysis and came up with a few strategies. A business SWOT can uncover internal strengths and external opportunities along with weaknesses and threats. SWOT ANALYSIS Internal University Strengths and Weaknesses Strengths * Geared towards working adults * Faculty are working professionals within their profession * flexible by holding classes in leased office spaces which cuts down on costs * Large name recognition Weaknesses * Profit margins could be hampered by significant spending on research and development and information technology * UOP recruiter’s salaries based solely on number of recruits * Slow approval for students being properly schooled * Younger student still interested in enrolling in conventional 4 year universities External Opportunities and Threats Opportunities * Students from developing countries...
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