Situational Analysis (HSC SSCE Business Studies): Flashcards

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Situational Analysis
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Situational analysis purpose

Understanding business's current position & future direction

Two main tools in situational analysis

SWOT analysis and product life cycle

SWOT acronym meaning

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats

Internal factors in SWOT

Elements within business's control (strengths & weaknesses)

External factors in SWOT

Forces outside business's control (opportunities & threats)

Strengths in SWOT

Positive internal attributes giving competitive advantage

Opportunities in SWOT

Favourable external conditions business could leverage

Four product life cycle stages

Introduction, growth, maturity, decline

Maturity stage characteristics

Sales growth slows & plateaus; market becomes saturated

Causes of product decline

Changing trends, tech advances, competition, sustainability

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