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	free SWOT analysis template and method, free swot analysis examples (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		SWOT analysis can be used for all sorts of decision-making, and the SWOT template enables proactive thinking, rather than relying on habitual or instinctive reactions.
		The SWOT analysis template is normally presented as a grid, comprising four sections, one for each of the SWOT headings: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.
		If the SWOT analysis is being used to assess a proposition, then it could be that the analysis shows that the proposition is too weak (especially if compared with other SWOT's for alternative propositions) to warrant further investment, in which case further action planning, other than exit, is not required.
	www.businessballs.com /swotanalysisfreetemplate.htm (2493 words)

	SWOT Analysis
		SWOT analysis is a basic, straightforward model that provides direction and serves as a basis for the development of marketing plans.
		SWOT analysis is an important step in planning and its value is often underestimated despite the simplicity in creation.
		SWOT analysis must be customer focused to gain maximum benefit, a strength is really meaningful only when it is useful in satisfying the needs of a customer.
	www.stfrancis.edu /ba/ghkickul/stuwebs/btopics/works/swot.htm (1442 words)

	SWOT analysis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A SWOT Analysis is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats involved in a project or in a business venture or in any other situation requiring a decision.
		The required first step in SWOT analysis is a definition of the desired end state or objective [1].
		The aim of any SWOT analysis is to isolate the key environmental factors that are important to the marketing plans of the organization.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/SWOT_analysis (835 words)

	SWOT DOES NOT NEED TO BE RECALLED:
		A tool of situation analysis, SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) is used in the preliminary stage of strategic decision-making [Johnson et al 1989] where it provides the basic framework for strategic analysis.
		SWOT helps to spell which strengths the organisation should be building its future on, impact of which weaknesses needs to be minimized, what opportunities ought to be seized, and what threats need to counteracted (Baramuralikrishna and Duggar 1998).
		Recognition of the importance of conducting SWOT analysis at various levels of an organisation is reflected in one of the rules of the proposed SECURE model presented in the second part of this article.
	www.westga.edu /~bquest/2000/swot1.html (4755 words)

	JVTE v12n1: SWOT ANALYSIS: A MANAGEMENT TOOL FOR INITIATING NEW PROGRAMS IN VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS
		SWOT analysis can be simply understood as the examination of an organization's internal strengths and weaknesses, and its environments, opportunities, and threats.
		SWOTs usually reflect a person's existing position and viewpoint, which can be misused to justify a previously decided course of action rather than used as a means to open up new possibilities.
		SWOT is neither cumbersome nor time-consuming and is effective because of its simplicity.
	scholar.lib.vt.edu /ejournals/JVTE/v12n1/Balamuralikrishna.html (2213 words)

	SWOT Analysis
		SWOT analysis provides an efficient way to evaluate the range of factors that influence your operation, and can give you valuable guidance in making decisions about what to do next.
		SWOT analysis is the process of carefully inspecting the business and its environment through the various dimensions of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.
		SWOT analysis is further described in a 12-part workbook series adopted by the US Small Business Administration titled Common Sense, Strategic Management Learning System (SMLS).
	www.buzgate.org /me/bft_swot.html (784 words)

	Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT) Analysis
		SWOT analysis is usually performed when a team is working on strategy or visioning.
		If project members are familiar with SWOT analysis, they may adapt this technique to elicit information about the organization and previous change efforts.
		It is critical to conduct the SWOT analysis in an interview or interactive development session and to involve people (managers and practitioners) who have participated on breakthrough teams for earlier technology adoption efforts.
	www.sei.cmu.edu /intro/process/technqs/q_swot.htm (801 words)

	SWOT Analysis - Discover New Opportunities. Manage and Eliminate Threats - Management Training from Mind Tools
		SWOT Analysis is a powerful technique for understanding your Strengths and Weaknesses, and for looking at the Opportunities and Threats you face.
		SWOT can be used in two ways - as a simple icebreaker helping people get together and "kick off" strategy formulation, or in a more sophisticated way as a serious strategy tool.
		SWOT Analysis is a simple but powerful framework for analyzing your company's Strengths and Weaknesses, and the Opportunities and Threats you face.
	www.mindtools.com /pages/article/newTMC_05.htm (1574 words)

	SWOT Analysis - Management Tools - Management Portal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The objective of the SWOT is to determine to what degree the actual strategy is suitable and appropriate to meet the challenges and changes in the organizations environment.
		In the end of the day, the SWOT is not more than a summary of a set of different analysis of the organization itself and its environment.
		The SWOT is a clear and easily understandable tool for presenting a set of influencing factors and their interdependency.
	www.themanager.org /Models/SWOT.htm (1956 words)

	strategy - SWOT analysis
		SWOT analysis is an important tool for auditing the overall strategic position of a business and its environment.
		SWOT analysis can be used in conjunction with other tools for audit and analysis, such as PEST analysis and Porter's Five-Forces analysis.
		Accordingly, SWOT analysis is best used as a guide and not a prescription.
	www.tutor2u.net /business/strategy/SWOT_analysis.htm (383 words)

	TeacherNet, Undertaking a SWOT Analysis
		SWOT analysis is a general technique which can be applied across diverse functions and activities, but it is particularly appropriate to the early stages of planning for a TIPD visit.
		Performing SWOT analysis involves generating and recording the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats relating to a given task.
		Background preparation is a vital stage for the subsequent analysis to be effective, and should be divided among the SWOT participants.
	www.teachernet.gov.uk /professionaldevelopment/tipd/guidance/swot (773 words)

	SWOT Analysis
		SWOT analysis is a simple framework for generating strategic alternatives from a situation analysis.
		Because it concentrates on the issues that potentially have the most impact, the SWOT analysis is useful when a very limited amount of time is available to address a complex strategic situation.
		The SWOT analysis classifies the internal aspects of the company as strengths or weaknesses and the external situational factors as opportunities or threats.
	www.netmba.com /strategy/swot (675 words)

	SWOT Analysis Course
		A SWOT analysis is the first piece of analysis to be undertaken when developing a business or marketing plan.
		If you have started or are about to start your SWOT analysis, then the best people to learn from are those that have already done what you are attempting to do.
		The right SWOT analysis is the most crucial piece of analysis you'll undertake for any business as it highlights the right areas to invest a company's limited resources into.
	www.teneric.co.uk /swot-course.html (973 words)

	Interviews: Crack the SWOT analysis
		SWOT is a very helpful tool for HR executives in assessing potential candidates.
		SWOT helps in understanding the career aspirations of an individual and assessing how far he or she is willing to go with the organisation," says Shikha Kumar, HR Manager, ISHIR Infotech.
		SWOT analysis is a must as we gain confidence if Strengths are more than the other three (WOT), and gives an opportunity to assess ourself...
	in.rediff.com /getahead/2006/sep/08swot.htm (1280 words)

	SWOT Analysis - What it is and how to use it
		SWOT analysis works best when focused on a particular result area.
		The whole point of doing a SWOT analysis is to help you identify the most beneficial targets and strategies to pursue right now based on your current situation, and to identify strategies that will help you prepare for the future.
		While SWOT analysis is a good way to examine you current situation looking forward, it doesn't always reveal past trends that you can learn from.
	www.timethoughts.com /goalsetting/swot-analysis.htm (1069 words)

	SWOT Analysis - Identifying Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
		Summary: SWOT analysis is a basic technique that is often used in strategic planning, improving company success, organizational development and identifying competitive advantage.
		SWOT analysis should be done on every company we're thinking of making an investment in.
		SWOT analysis is a brainstorming activity, and you should learn from it.
	www.work911.com /planningmaster/planningarticles/swotanalysis.htm (835 words)

	SWOT Analysis
		SWOT analysis should distinguish between where your organization is today, and where it could be in the future.
		SWOT can be used in conjunction with other tools for audit and analysis, such as PEST analysis and Porter's Five-Forces analysis.
		Since SWOT analysis can be used in a variety of scenarios, it has to be flexible.
	www.marketingteacher.com /Lessons/lesson_swot.htm (510 words)

	SWOT Analysis
		The SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) is a commonly used tool to facilitate a strategic review of a particular organization, church or ministry.
		It is reasonably high level, focusing on the key factors which are most pertinent to its achievement or otherwise of its purpose and vision.
		Thus it is probably best to limit the SWOT analysis to no more than 10 factors for each of the four elements.
	www.teal.org.uk /sv/swotanalysis.htm (616 words)

	Quality Guide - SWOT Analysis
		You can use a SWOT analysis to identify and analyze the Strengths and Weaknesses of your organization, as well as the Opportunities and Threats revealed by the information you have gathered on the external environment.
		External Analysis: Look at the main points in the environmental analysis, and identify those points that pose opportunities for your organization, and those that pose threats or obstacles to performance.
		Here is an example of a SWOT Analysis being used to develop strategies.
	erc.msh.org /quality/ittools/itswot.cfm (284 words)

	SWOT Analysis - Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
		In the first box of this SWOT analysis, list all the strengths of your family business, operating division, sales territory or whatever you are analyzing.
		Organizational strategy is concerned with envisioning a future for your family business, creating value in the eyes of your customers, and building and sustaining a strong position in the marketplace.
		Your SWOT Analysis is an excellent basis for your initial call to our Managing Director.
	www.family-business-experts.com /swot-analysis.html (1011 words)

	SWOT Analysis Tool for Small Business
		SWOT Analysis is a strategic method for identifying your small business' Strengths and Weaknesses, and to examine the Opportunities and Threats in the wider environment (market, industry, global situation).
		SWOT is often a piece of your Business Plan Outline (press here).
		A SWOT is oftentimes a simple interview with a CEO or a focus group with a few players.
	cbae.nmsu.edu /~dboje/sbc/pages/page3.html (681 words)

	Performing a SWOT Analysis - Bplans.com
		A SWOT Analysis is an integral part of a marketing plan and can also be part of a business plan.
		Knowing what a SWOT Analysis is and how to perform one is very important.
		A SWOT analysis stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats and is a simple and powerful way to analyze your company's present marketing situation.
	www.bplans.com /ma/swotanalysis.cfm?sf=swot&CMP=KNC-google (560 words)

	SWOT analysis \| MarketingProfs
		A vital portion of the SWOT analysis is in studying your external market, which is the competitors and the buyers.
		I'm sure you are already familiar with the vehicles of SWOT analysis and its drawbacks as well...just as a question that I would ask a client, is lets start with the competition.
		It is important to note that the SWOT analysis is only one step of developing a market plan and it does have a tendency to fall short in many areas of the development.
	www.marketingprofs.com /ea/qst_question.asp?qstID=12403 (817 words)

	Step 5: SWOT Analysis
		The SWOT analysis and the reflection document are probably the hardest parts of the whole portfolio process.
		Opportunities may be unique (entry into a family business) or general (an upsurge in demand for people with exactly the sorts of skills and talents you have to offer).
		The ultimate objective of this analysis is not just a list, although the list is necessary.
	www.plu.edu /~myersgm/step_5_swot_analysis1.htm (421 words)

	SWOT Analysis
		Environmental factors internal to the firm usually can be classified as strengths (S) or weaknesses (W), and those external to the firm can be classified as opportunities (O) or threats (T) Such an analysis of the strategic environment is referred to as a SWOT analysis.
		The SWOT analysis provides information that is helpful in matching the firm's resources and capabilities to the competitive environment in which it operates.
		While this capacity may be considered a strength that competitors do not share, it also may be a considered a weakness if the large investment in manufacturing capacity prevents the firm from reacting quickly to changes in the strategic environment.
	www.dolphinventures.com /swot_analysis.htm (390 words)

	Leadership Assessment Survey and Company SWOT Analysis Workshop from The Leaders Institute
		Leadership Training Assessment Survey and SWOT Analysis Workshop.
		A SWOT Analysis of the company and the individuals who work in it.
		The Assessment Workshop offers a detailed SWOT Analysis of your company to determine the strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats of your organization.
	www.leadersinstitute.com /assessment.html (333 words)

	SWOT Analysis & Examples
		A good business performs the same SWOT analysis before stepping into the marketplace.
		SWOT analysis can be a daunting task for an organization when the pressure is on, which is why we invite you to join the MarketingProfs SWOT Analysis Team.
		Become a member at MarketingProfs.com and benefit from the knowledge of your peers in all topics from SWOT analysis to communication techniques.
	www.marketingprofs.com /swot-analysis.asp (260 words)

	SWOT Analysis
		analysis into a dynamic tool that lets you assess your company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats on a continuous basis.
		After identifying the trends associated with each element within your SWOT analysis, we comb the Internet and take daily measurements of each element.
		SWOT analysis into a dynamic tool that supports everyday decision making by signing up for our free 3 month, no obligation trial!
	www.trendiq.com /SWOT.htm (278 words)

	SWOT Analysis - Biz Wiki
		A SWOT analysis refers to the examination of a company's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.
		For example, if your company is General Motors, and there is no SWOT analysis for that company, then you might look at the company profile for Ford Motor Company.
		It is advised to use the Datamonitor swot analyses as a framework for developing your own swot anyalysis for a company.
	www.library.ohiou.edu /subjects/bizwiki/index.php/SWOT_Analysis (259 words)

	Doing a SWOT Analysis for Your Internet Marketing Plan
		To conduct a SWOT analysis, draw a vertical line in the center of your napkin (or whiteboard or flipchart), intersected by a horizontal line.
		A SWOT analysis is only a snapshot in time, not a permanent document.
		This is what a SWOT analysis can do for you, and may be the germ of an idea that will revolutionize the snail and slug card business as we know it.
	www.wilsonweb.com /wmt5/plan-swot.htm (837 words)

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