Strategic Analysis Tools: SWOT, Porter, BCG & Standards
5 A SWOT analysis guides you to identify your organization’s strengths and weaknesses (S-W), as well as broader opportunities and threats (O-T). Developing a fuller awareness of the situation helps with both strategic planning and decision-making. The SWOT method was originally developed for business and industry, but it is equally useful in the work of community health and development, education, and even for personal growth.
Porter’s Model of Five Forces
Porter’s Five Forces model is an analysis
Read MoreFinancial Instruments and Investor Safeguards in India
Bonds
Bonds are debt securities issued by borrowers to raise capital. Investors lend money to the borrower and receive regular interest payments and the return of their principal.
Characteristics of Bonds
- Fixed Income: Bonds offer a fixed rate of return in the form of interest payments.
- Maturity Date: Bonds have a specific maturity date when the principal is repaid.
- Credit Risk: Bonds carry credit risk, which is the risk of default by the borrower.
Types of Bonds
- Government Bonds: Issued by governments
International Trade Theories, WTO, and Exchange Rate Mechanisms
Factor Endowment Theory of International Trade
The Factor Endowment Theory, also known as the Heckscher–Ohlin Theory, explains the basis of international trade in terms of differences in factor endowments among countries. According to this theory, countries differ in the availability of factors of production such as land, labor, and capital, and these differences give rise to international trade.
The theory states that a country will export goods that use its abundant factors intensively and import
Read MoreSports Journalism: Professional Values and Ethical Challenges
Part I – Intrinsic and Extrinsic Value of My Chosen Profession
My chosen profession is to become a sports journalist and reporter. I am especially inspired by figures such as Sara Carbonero, who represent professionalism, sensitivity, and credibility in sports media. Journalism is not just a job where you communicate information; it is a profession that shapes opinions, influences society, and builds trust between the media and the public. For this reason, reflecting on the intrinsic and extrinsic
Read MoreNew Institutional Economics: Core Concepts and Applications
Chapter 1: New Institutional Economics Fundamentals
(1) New Institutional Economics (NIE) defines institutions as the “rules of the game” in a society that create the framework for human interaction.
(2) These institutions, which include formal rules (written laws) and informal norms (social codes), exist to reduce uncertainty and lower transaction costs by making human behavior predictable.
(3) The “golden triangle” or conceptual trunk of NIE consists of three core concepts: transaction costs (costs
Read MoreStrategic Management Frameworks and Core Concepts
Module 1: Strategy and Business Models
| Concept | Key Definition | Levels & Frameworks |
| Strategy | The long-term direction of an organization to achieve Competitive Advantage (doing things differently). | 3 Levels: 1. Corporate (Scope). 2. Business (How to compete). 3. Functional (Execution). |
| Strategy Statement | Vision (The Future), Values (Core principles that do not change), Objectives (Specific targets). | 3 Steps: Understand to Decide to Execute. |
| Business Model | Explains how a firm creates, delivers, and captures |