Graded Assignment

In a SWOT S stands for ​ (a)  

• Strengths
• Weaknesses
• Opportunities
• Threats

In a SWOT W stands for ​ (a)  

• Weaknesses
• Opportunities
• Threats
• Strengths

In a SWOT O stands for ​ (a)  

• Opportunities
• Threats
• Strengths
• Weaknesses

In a SWOT T stands for ​ (a)  

• Threats
• Strengths
• Weaknesses
• Opportunities

What does PEST stand for?

• Political, Economic, Social, Technological

• Political, Environmental, Social, Technological

• Pros, Economical, Social, Threats

• Potential, Estimate, Strength, Threat

Organize these options into the right categories for an online shopping business

Groups:

(a) Strengths

,

(b) Weaknesses

,

(c) Opportunities

,

(d) Threats

• Rich Owner

• Remote location with limited customers

• Limited marketing budget

• Increased popularity of e-commerce

• Skilled Workforce

• Clothing brands considering offering their own online platforms.

• Competition from other online retailers

• Major clothing brands looking for online platforms to sell on

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Political

,

(b) Economic

,

(c) Social

,

(d) Technological

• Inflation

• Development of Ai

• Cancel Culture

• boom or recession

• Government Policy

• Tariffs and quotas

• Consumer trends

• Cyber attacks

What are often 2 additional considerations to the PEST analysis

• Liability and Environmental

• Legal and Ethical

• Legal and Environmental

• Loans and Ecommerce

Examples of opportunities

Groups:

(a) Local

,

(b) National

,

(c) International

,

(d) Global

• the opening of a new school

• Entering a trade block such as the EU or ASEAN

• removal of trade sanctions between 2 countries

• grants available for type of businesses

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Financial

,

(b) Health and Safety

,

(c) Economic

,

(d) Human Resources

• inflation

• working with hazardous materials

• high staff turnover

• Increased interest rates