Introduction to SWOT Analysis


SWOT is a simple tool that helps businesses understand their current situation and make better decisions. It looks at what they do well, what could be improved, and how external changes could affect them (Teoli, Sanvictores and An, 2023).

Technique Overview

Introduction to SWOT Analysis

Introduction to SWOT Analysis Definition

SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. It helps businesses look at what’s working well, where they can improve, and how changes outside the business might affect them. It supports better decisions and helps with planning (Kotler and Armstrong, 2011).

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  • Chase, R.B. and Aquilano, N.J. (2004) Operations Management for Competitive Advantage. 10th edn. Boston: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
  • Hill, T. and Westbrook, R. (1997) ‘SWOT analysis: It’s time for a product recall’, Long Range Planning, 30(1), pp. 46–52. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0024-6301(96)00095-7
  • Johnson, G., Scholes, K. and Whittington, R. (2009) Fundamentals of Strategy. Harlow: Pearson Education.
  • Kotler, P. and Armstrong, G. (2011) Principles of Marketing. 14th edn. Harlow: Pearson Education.

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