Tags :: Hiring, Human resource management, Leadership, Leading teams, Motivating people, SWOT Analysis, SWOT Matrix, TOWS, Weighted SWOT Analysis
Swot Analysis of "ProPublica, Video" written by Michel Anteby includes – strengths weakness that are internal strategic factors of the organization, and opportunities and threats that 410140 Propublica facing as an external strategic factors. Some of the topics covered in ProPublica, Video case study are - Strategic Management Strategies, Hiring, Human resource management, Leadership, Leading teams, Motivating people and Organizational Development.
Some of the macro environment factors that can be used to understand the ProPublica, Video casestudy better are - – increasing government debt because of Covid-19 spendings, competitive advantages are harder to sustain because of technology dispersion, supply chains are disrupted by pandemic , wage bills are increasing, geopolitical disruptions, increasing inequality as vast percentage of new income is going to the top 1%, increasing energy prices,
technology disruption, cloud computing is disrupting traditional business models, etc
Introduction to SWOT Analysis of ProPublica, Video
SWOT stands for an organization’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats . At Oak Spring University , we believe that protagonist in ProPublica, Video case study can use SWOT analysis as a strategic management tool to assess the current internal strengths and weaknesses of the 410140 Propublica, and to figure out the opportunities and threats in the macro environment – technological, environmental, political, economic, social, demographic, etc in which 410140 Propublica operates in.
According to Harvard Business Review, 75% of the managers use SWOT analysis for various purposes such as – evaluating current scenario, strategic planning, new venture feasibility, personal growth goals, new market entry, Go To market strategies, portfolio management and strategic trade-off assessment, organizational restructuring, etc.
SWOT Objectives / Importance of SWOT Analysis and SWOT Matrix
SWOT analysis of ProPublica, Video can be done for the following purposes –
1. Strategic planning using facts provided in ProPublica, Video case study
2. Improving business portfolio management of 410140 Propublica
3. Assessing feasibility of the new initiative in Organizational Development field.
4. Making a Organizational Development topic specific business decision
5. Set goals for the organization
6. Organizational restructuring of 410140 Propublica
Strengths ProPublica, Video | Internal Strategic Factors
What are Strengths in SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The strengths of 410140 Propublica in ProPublica, Video Harvard Business Review case study are -
Diverse revenue streams
– 410140 Propublica is present in almost all the verticals within the industry. This has provided firm in ProPublica, Video case study a diverse revenue stream that has helped it to survive disruptions such as global pandemic in Covid-19, financial disruption of 2008, and supply chain disruption of 2021.
Organizational Resilience of 410140 Propublica
– The covid-19 pandemic has put organizational resilience at the centre of everthing that 410140 Propublica does. Organizational resilience comprises - Financial Resilience, Operational Resilience, Technological Resilience, Organizational Resilience, Business Model Resilience, and Reputation Resilience.
Learning organization
- 410140 Propublica is a learning organization. It has inculcated three key characters of learning organization in its processes and operations – exploration, creativity, and expansiveness. The work place at 410140 Propublica is open place that encourages instructiveness, ideation, open minded discussions, and creativity. Employees and leaders in ProPublica, Video Harvard Business Review case study emphasize – knowledge, initiative, and innovation.
Strong track record of project management
– 410140 Propublica is known for sticking to its project targets. This enables the firm to manage – time, project costs, and have sustainable margins on the projects.
Successful track record of launching new products
– 410140 Propublica has launched numerous new products in last few years, keeping in mind evolving customer preferences and competitive pressures. 410140 Propublica has effective processes in place that helps in exploring new product needs, doing quick pilot testing, and then launching the products quickly using its extensive distribution network.
High brand equity
– 410140 Propublica has strong brand awareness and brand recognition among both - the exiting customers and potential new customers. Strong brand equity has enabled 410140 Propublica to keep acquiring new customers and building profitable relationship with both the new and loyal customers.
Sustainable margins compare to other players in Organizational Development industry
– ProPublica, Video firm has clearly differentiated products in the market place. This has enabled 410140 Propublica to fetch slight price premium compare to the competitors in the Organizational Development industry. The sustainable margins have also helped 410140 Propublica to invest into research and development (R&D) and innovation.
Training and development
– 410140 Propublica has one of the best training and development program in the industry. The effectiveness of the training programs can be measured in ProPublica, Video Harvard Business Review case study by analyzing – employees retention, in-house promotion, loyalty, new venture initiation, lack of conflict, and high level of both employees and customer engagement.
High switching costs
– The high switching costs that 410140 Propublica has built up over years in its products and services combo offer has resulted in high retention of customers, lower marketing costs, and greater ability of the firm to focus on its customers.
Ability to recruit top talent
– 410140 Propublica is one of the leading recruiters in the industry. Managers in the ProPublica, Video are in a position to attract the best talent available. The firm has a robust talent identification program that helps in identifying the brightest.
Analytics focus
– 410140 Propublica is putting a lot of focus on utilizing the power of analytics in business decision making. This has put it among the leading players in the industry. The technology infrastructure suggested by Michel Anteby can also help it to harness the power of analytics for – marketing optimization, demand forecasting, customer relationship management, inventory management, information sharing across the value chain etc.
Digital Transformation in Organizational Development segment
- digital transformation varies from industry to industry. For 410140 Propublica digital transformation journey comprises differing goals based on market maturity, customer technology acceptance, and organizational culture. 410140 Propublica has successfully integrated the four key components of digital transformation – digital integration in processes, digital integration in marketing and customer relationship management, digital integration into the value chain, and using technology to explore new products and market opportunities.
Weaknesses ProPublica, Video | Internal Strategic Factors
What are Weaknesses in SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The weaknesses of ProPublica, Video are -
Increasing silos among functional specialists
– The organizational structure of 410140 Propublica is dominated by functional specialists. It is not different from other players in the Organizational Development segment. 410140 Propublica needs to de-silo the office environment to harness the true potential of its workforce. Secondly the de-silo will also help 410140 Propublica to focus more on services rather than just following the product oriented approach.
High bargaining power of channel partners
– Because of the regulatory requirements, Michel Anteby suggests that, 410140 Propublica is facing high bargaining power of the channel partners. So far it has not able to streamline the operations to reduce the bargaining power of the value chain partners in the industry.
Interest costs
– Compare to the competition, 410140 Propublica has borrowed money from the capital market at higher rates. It needs to restructure the interest payment and costs so that it can compete better and improve profitability.
Products dominated business model
– Even though 410140 Propublica has some of the most successful products in the industry, this business model has made each new product launch extremely critical for continuous financial growth of the organization. firm in the HBR case study - ProPublica, Video should strive to include more intangible value offerings along with its core products and services.
Compensation and incentives
– The revenue per employee as mentioned in the HBR case study ProPublica, Video, is just above the industry average. 410140 Propublica needs to redesign the compensation structure and incentives to increase the revenue per employees. Some of the steps that it can take are – hiring more specialists on project basis, etc.
Workers concerns about automation
– As automation is fast increasing in the segment, 410140 Propublica needs to come up with a strategy to reduce the workers concern regarding automation. Without a clear strategy, it could lead to disruption and uncertainty within the organization.
Aligning sales with marketing
– It come across in the case study ProPublica, Video that the firm needs to have more collaboration between its sales team and marketing team. Sales professionals in the industry have deep experience in developing customer relationships. Marketing department in the case ProPublica, Video can leverage the sales team experience to cultivate customer relationships as 410140 Propublica is planning to shift buying processes online.
High operating costs
– Compare to the competitors, firm in the HBR case study ProPublica, Video has high operating costs in the. This can be harder to sustain given the new emerging competition from nimble players who are using technology to attract 410140 Propublica 's lucrative customers.
High dependence on existing supply chain
– The disruption in the global supply chains because of the Covid-19 pandemic and blockage of the Suez Canal illustrated the fragile nature of 410140 Propublica supply chain. Even after few cautionary changes mentioned in the HBR case study - ProPublica, Video, it is still heavily dependent upon the existing supply chain. The existing supply chain though brings in cost efficiencies but it has left 410140 Propublica vulnerable to further global disruptions in South East Asia.
High cash cycle compare to competitors
410140 Propublica has a high cash cycle compare to other players in the industry. It needs to shorten the cash cycle by 12% to be more competitive in the marketplace, reduce inventory costs, and be more profitable.
No frontier risks strategy
– After analyzing the HBR case study ProPublica, Video, it seems that company is thinking about the frontier risks that can impact Organizational Development strategy. But it has very little resources allocation to manage the risks emerging from events such as natural disasters, climate change, melting of permafrost, tacking the rise of artificial intelligence, opportunities and threats emerging from commercialization of space etc.
Opportunities ProPublica, Video | External Strategic Factors
What are Opportunities in the SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The opportunities highlighted in the Harvard Business Review case study ProPublica, Video are -
Creating value in data economy
– The success of analytics program of 410140 Propublica has opened avenues for new revenue streams for the organization in the industry. This can help 410140 Propublica to build a more holistic ecosystem as suggested in the ProPublica, Video case study. 410140 Propublica can build new products and services such as - data insight services, data privacy related products, data based consulting services, etc.
Manufacturing automation
– 410140 Propublica can use the latest technology developments to improve its manufacturing and designing process in Organizational Development segment. It can use CAD and 3D printing to build a quick prototype and pilot testing products. It can leverage automation using machine learning and artificial intelligence to do faster production at lowers costs, and it can leverage the growth in satellite and tracking technologies to improve inventory management, transportation, and shipping.
Using analytics as competitive advantage
– 410140 Propublica has spent a significant amount of money and effort to integrate analytics and machine learning into its operations in the sector. This continuous investment in analytics has enabled, as illustrated in the Harvard case study ProPublica, Video - to build a competitive advantage using analytics. The analytics driven competitive advantage can help 410140 Propublica to build faster Go To Market strategies, better consumer insights, developing relevant product features, and building a highly efficient supply chain.
Identify volunteer opportunities
– Covid-19 has impacted working population in two ways – it has led to people soul searching about their professional choices, resulting in mass resignation. Secondly it has encouraged people to do things that they are passionate about. This has opened opportunities for businesses to build volunteer oriented socially driven projects. 410140 Propublica can explore opportunities that can attract volunteers and are consistent with its mission and vision.
Buying journey improvements
– 410140 Propublica can improve the customer journey of consumers in the industry by using analytics and artificial intelligence. ProPublica, Video suggest that firm can provide automated chats to help consumers solve their own problems, provide online suggestions to get maximum out of the products and services, and help consumers to build a community where they can interact with each other to develop new features and uses.
Lowering marketing communication costs
– 5G expansion will open new opportunities for 410140 Propublica in the field of marketing communication. It will bring down the cost of doing business, provide technology platform to build new products in the Organizational Development segment, and it will provide faster access to the consumers.
Learning at scale
– Online learning technologies has now opened space for 410140 Propublica to conduct training and development for its employees across the world. This will result in not only reducing the cost of training but also help employees in different part of the world to integrate with the headquarter work culture, ethos, and standards.
Reforming the budgeting process
- By establishing new metrics that will be used to evaluate both existing and potential projects 410140 Propublica can not only reduce the costs of the project but also help it in integrating the projects with other processes within the organization.
Developing new processes and practices
– 410140 Propublica can develop new processes and procedures in Organizational Development industry using technology such as automation using artificial intelligence, real time transportation and products tracking, 3D modeling for concept development and new products pilot testing etc.
Remote work and new talent hiring opportunities
– The widespread usage of remote working technologies during Covid-19 has opened opportunities for 410140 Propublica to expand its talent hiring zone. According to McKinsey Global Institute, 20% of the high end workforce in fields such as finance, information technology, can continously work from remote local post Covid-19. This presents a really great opportunity for 410140 Propublica to hire the very best people irrespective of their geographical location.
Redefining models of collaboration and team work
– As explained in the weaknesses section, 410140 Propublica is facing challenges because of the dominance of functional experts in the organization. ProPublica, Video case study suggests that firm can utilize new technology to build more coordinated teams and streamline operations and communications using tools such as CAD, Zoom, etc.
Reconfiguring business model
– The expansion of digital payment system, the bringing down of international transactions costs using Bitcoin and other blockchain based currencies, etc can help 410140 Propublica to reconfigure its entire business model. For example it can used blockchain based technologies to reduce piracy of its products in the big markets such as China. Secondly it can use the popularity of e-commerce in various developing markets to build a Direct to Customer business model rather than the current Channel Heavy distribution network.
Building a culture of innovation
– managers at 410140 Propublica can make experimentation a productive activity and build a culture of innovation using approaches such as – mining transaction data, A/B testing of websites and selling platforms, engaging potential customers over various needs, and building on small ideas in the Organizational Development segment.
Threats ProPublica, Video External Strategic Factors
What are Threats in the SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The threats mentioned in the HBR case study ProPublica, Video are -
High dependence on third party suppliers
– 410140 Propublica high dependence on third party suppliers can disrupt its processes and delivery mechanism. For example -the current troubles of car makers because of chip shortage is because the chip companies started producing chips for electronic companies rather than car manufacturers.
New competition
– After the dotcom bust of 2001, financial crisis of 2008-09, the business formation in US economy had declined. But in 2020 alone, there are more than 1.5 million new business applications in United States. This can lead to greater competition for 410140 Propublica in the Organizational Development sector and impact the bottomline of the organization.
Stagnating economy with rate increase
– 410140 Propublica can face lack of demand in the market place because of Fed actions to reduce inflation. This can lead to sluggish growth in the economy, lower demands, lower investments, higher borrowing costs, and consolidation in the field.
Environmental challenges
– 410140 Propublica needs to have a robust strategy against the disruptions arising from climate change and energy requirements. EU has identified it as key priority area and spending 30% of its 880 billion Euros European post Covid-19 recovery funds on green technology. 410140 Propublica can take advantage of this fund but it will also bring new competitors in the Organizational Development industry.
Consumer confidence and its impact on 410140 Propublica demand
– There is a high probability of declining consumer confidence, given – high inflammation rate, rise of gig economy, lower job stability, increasing cost of living, higher interest rates, and aging demography. All the factors contribute to people saving higher rate of their income, resulting in lower consumer demand in the industry and other sectors.
Backlash against dominant players
– US Congress and other legislative arms of the government are getting tough on big business especially technology companies. The digital arm of 410140 Propublica business can come under increasing regulations regarding data privacy, data security, etc.
Increasing wage structure of 410140 Propublica
– Post Covid-19 there is a sharp increase in the wages especially in the jobs that require interaction with people. The increasing wages can put downward pressure on the margins of 410140 Propublica.
Barriers of entry lowering
– As technology is more democratized, the barriers to entry in the industry are lowering. It can presents 410140 Propublica with greater competitive threats in the near to medium future. Secondly it will also put downward pressure on pricing throughout the sector.
Increasing international competition and downward pressure on margins
– Apart from technology driven competitive advantage dilution, 410140 Propublica can face downward pressure on margins from increasing competition from international players. The international players have stable revenue in their home market and can use those resources to penetrate prominent markets illustrated in HBR case study ProPublica, Video .
Technology disruption because of hacks, piracy etc
– The colonial pipeline illustrated, how vulnerable modern organization are to international hackers, miscreants, and disruptors. The cyber security interruption, data leaks, etc can seriously jeopardize the future growth of the organization.
Learning curve for new practices
– As the technology based on artificial intelligence and machine learning platform is getting complex, as highlighted in case study ProPublica, Video, 410140 Propublica may face longer learning curve for training and development of existing employees. This can open space for more nimble competitors in the field of Organizational Development .
Shortening product life cycle
– it is one of the major threat that 410140 Propublica is facing in Organizational Development sector. It can lead to higher research and development costs, higher marketing expenses, lower customer loyalty, etc.
Instability in the European markets
– European Union markets are facing three big challenges post Covid – expanded balance sheets, Brexit related business disruption, and aggressive Russia looking to distract the existing security mechanism. 410140 Propublica will face different problems in different parts of Europe. For example it will face inflationary pressures in UK, France, and Germany, balance sheet expansion and demand challenges in Southern European countries, and geopolitical instability in the Eastern Europe.
Weighted SWOT Analysis of ProPublica, Video Template, Example
Not all factors mentioned under the Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats quadrants in the SWOT Analysis are equal. Managers in the HBR case study ProPublica, Video needs to zero down on the relative importance of each factor mentioned in the Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats quadrants.
We can provide the relative importance to each factor by assigning relative weights. Weighted SWOT analysis process is a three stage process –
First stage for doing weighted SWOT analysis of the case study ProPublica, Video is to rank the strengths and weaknesses of the organization. This will help you to assess the most important strengths and weaknesses of the firm and which one of the strengths and weaknesses mentioned in the initial lists are marginal and can be left out.
Second stage for conducting weighted SWOT analysis of the Harvard case study ProPublica, Video is to give probabilities to the external strategic factors thus better understanding the opportunities and threats arising out of macro environment changes and developments.
Third stage of constructing weighted SWOT analysis of ProPublica, Video is to provide strategic recommendations includes – joining likelihood of external strategic factors such as opportunities and threats to the internal strategic factors – strengths and weaknesses. You should start with external factors as they will provide the direction of the overall industry. Secondly by joining probabilities with internal strategic factors can help the company not only strategic fit but also the most probably strategic trade-off that 410140 Propublica needs to make to build a sustainable competitive advantage.