Strategic Analysis Tools: SWOT, BCG Matrix, Porter, VRIO
Strategic Analysis: SWOT, BCG, Porter & VRIO
SWOT is an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses present internally in the organization, coupled with the opportunities and threats that the organization faces externally.
BCG Growth–Share Matrix
The BCG growth–share matrix is one means of analyzing the balance of an organizations product portfolio, the purpose being to produce the best balance of growth versus stable products within a diversified company.
The matrix classifies products into four
Read MoreBusiness Model Development: Franchising Mechanics and Value Creation
Understanding Franchising Mechanics
Franchising is a business method where an established company (the franchisor) licenses its successful business model, brand name, operating systems, and proprietary knowledge to an independent party (the franchisee) for a fee.
In essence, the franchisee pays for the right to operate a business under the franchisor’s recognized brand, following their established procedures and receiving ongoing support. This allows the franchisor to expand its brand rapidly using
Read MoreDefining Organizational Mission, Vision, and Value Strategy
Organizational Mission: Purpose and Scope
The organizational mission is the statement of its purpose and scope. The mission must be defined in terms of satisfying a need in the external environment, rather than simply offering a product or service.
A Cause of Business Failure: Management Focus
One cause of business failure is managers focusing internally rather than on external needs.
Five Key Aspects of the Organizational Mission
- The reason for the organization’s existence.
- The organization’s role in
Barcelona Incident: Robbery and Technology Failure Updates
Quién, cuándo, cómo, dónde, por qué. Robbery in Barcelona. Technology failure in Barcelona.
The situation began when [general event], according to the first reports collected from witnesses (testigo). Several people in the area reported noticing [general observation], which immediately raised questions about safety and communication. Residents explained that they felt [emotion or reaction] as events developed, especially because there were not many official explanations at the beginning. This
Read MoreAirbnb Business Model: Analyzing Market Position and Growth
“Airbnb is the Best Option”
Welcome and Presentation Objectives
Good morning everyone and welcome to this presentation on Airbnb. Thank you all very much for coming here today. My name is Michelle Romero and, as some of you know, I am responsible for the Management and Analysis of Tourism Trends Department and I have been working for Airbnb for 8 years.
Airbnb is a San Francisco-based company, founded in 2008. Airbnb is a community marketplace that publishes, advertises, and reserves budget accommodation
Read MoreStrategic Corporate and Financial Restructuring
Value Maximization in Financial Management
Creation and maximization of value (also called wealth) is the objective function of financial management. There are diverse ways by which value maximization occurs in a business firm. When the demand for goods and services is growing, firms tend to expand their business capacity and seize the opportunity of increasing demand. This could be done by constructing more production units or opening more operational units. Alternatively, expansion of business
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