Management

Schermerhorn · Davidson · Poole · Simon · Woods · Chau

// SWOT analysis

Learning outcomes
Understand the importance of situational analysis to managers
Recognise the characteristics of the four assessment types in a SWOT analysis

Situational analysis

Managers need to be able to analyse their current situation, understanding not only their own business, but also their competitors’ businesses and the business environment.

Situational analysis leads to an assessment of 'where we are now'. In addition to giving consideration to trends in the internal and external organisational environment, managers must understand their past performance.

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