On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
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Case Study Description of On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts
We believe that the practice of threat as a negotiation tactic is essentially without merit. While its risks are outsized, its benefits are few, if any. This renders threat utterly bankrupt as a strategy. Herein, we explore the drawbacks of threat as a negotiation tactic, and offer a series of practice pointers relevant to threat and its potential defenses.
Swot Analysis of "On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts" written by Dan R. Dalton, Catherine M. Dalton includes – strengths weakness that are internal strategic factors of the organization, and opportunities and threats that Threat Tactic facing as an external strategic factors. Some of the topics covered in On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts case study are - Strategic Management Strategies, Negotiations, Regulation, Strategy and Strategy & Execution.
Some of the macro environment factors that can be used to understand the On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts casestudy better are - – there is increasing trade war between United States & China, competitive advantages are harder to sustain because of technology dispersion, there is backlash against globalization, banking and financial system is disrupted by Bitcoin and other crypto currencies, central banks are concerned over increasing inflation, increasing commodity prices, digital marketing is dominated by two big players Facebook and Google,
increasing household debt because of falling income levels, wage bills are increasing, etc
Introduction to SWOT Analysis of On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts
SWOT stands for an organization’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats . At Oak Spring University , we believe that protagonist in On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts case study can use SWOT analysis as a strategic management tool to assess the current internal strengths and weaknesses of the Threat Tactic, and to figure out the opportunities and threats in the macro environment – technological, environmental, political, economic, social, demographic, etc in which Threat Tactic 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 On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts can be done for the following purposes –
1. Strategic planning using facts provided in On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts case study
2. Improving business portfolio management of Threat Tactic
3. Assessing feasibility of the new initiative in Strategy & Execution field.
4. Making a Strategy & Execution topic specific business decision
5. Set goals for the organization
6. Organizational restructuring of Threat Tactic
Strengths On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts | Internal Strategic Factors
What are Strengths in SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The strengths of Threat Tactic in On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts Harvard Business Review case study are -
Superior customer experience
– The customer experience strategy of Threat Tactic in the segment is based on four key concepts – personalization, simplification of complex needs, prompt response, and continuous engagement.
Organizational Resilience of Threat Tactic
– The covid-19 pandemic has put organizational resilience at the centre of everthing that Threat Tactic does. Organizational resilience comprises - Financial Resilience, Operational Resilience, Technological Resilience, Organizational Resilience, Business Model Resilience, and Reputation Resilience.
Effective Research and Development (R&D)
– Threat Tactic has innovation driven culture where significant part of the revenues are spent on the research and development activities. This has resulted in, as mentioned in case study On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts - staying ahead in the industry in terms of – new product launches, superior customer experience, highly competitive pricing strategies, and great returns to the shareholders.
Cross disciplinary teams
– Horizontal connected teams at the Threat Tactic are driving operational speed, building greater agility, and keeping the organization nimble to compete with new competitors. It helps are organization to ideate new ideas, and execute them swiftly in the marketplace.
Sustainable margins compare to other players in Strategy & Execution industry
– On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts firm has clearly differentiated products in the market place. This has enabled Threat Tactic to fetch slight price premium compare to the competitors in the Strategy & Execution industry. The sustainable margins have also helped Threat Tactic to invest into research and development (R&D) and innovation.
Strong track record of project management
– Threat Tactic is known for sticking to its project targets. This enables the firm to manage – time, project costs, and have sustainable margins on the projects.
Low bargaining power of suppliers
– Suppliers of Threat Tactic in the sector have low bargaining power. On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts has further diversified its suppliers portfolio by building a robust supply chain across various countries. This helps Threat Tactic to manage not only supply disruptions but also source products at highly competitive prices.
Training and development
– Threat Tactic has one of the best training and development program in the industry. The effectiveness of the training programs can be measured in On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts 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.
Learning organization
- Threat Tactic 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 Threat Tactic is open place that encourages instructiveness, ideation, open minded discussions, and creativity. Employees and leaders in On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts Harvard Business Review case study emphasize – knowledge, initiative, and innovation.
Digital Transformation in Strategy & Execution segment
- digital transformation varies from industry to industry. For Threat Tactic digital transformation journey comprises differing goals based on market maturity, customer technology acceptance, and organizational culture. Threat Tactic 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.
Successful track record of launching new products
– Threat Tactic has launched numerous new products in last few years, keeping in mind evolving customer preferences and competitive pressures. Threat Tactic 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 switching costs
– The high switching costs that Threat Tactic 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.
Weaknesses On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts | Internal Strategic Factors
What are Weaknesses in SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The weaknesses of On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts are -
Slow to strategic competitive environment developments
– As On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts HBR case study mentions - Threat Tactic takes time to assess the upcoming competitions. This has led to missing out on atleast 2-3 big opportunities in the industry in last five years.
High dependence on star products
– The top 2 products and services of the firm as mentioned in the On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts HBR case study still accounts for major business revenue. This dependence on star products in has resulted into insufficient focus on developing new products, even though Threat Tactic has relatively successful track record of launching new products.
No frontier risks strategy
– After analyzing the HBR case study On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts, it seems that company is thinking about the frontier risks that can impact Strategy & Execution 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.
High bargaining power of channel partners
– Because of the regulatory requirements, Dan R. Dalton, Catherine M. Dalton suggests that, Threat Tactic 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.
Slow to harness new channels of communication
– Even though competitors are using new communication channels such as Instagram, Tiktok, and Snap, Threat Tactic is slow explore the new channels of communication. These new channels of communication mentioned in marketing section of case study On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts can help to provide better information regarding products and services. It can also build an online community to further reach out to potential customers.
Lack of clear differentiation of Threat Tactic products
– To increase the profitability and margins on the products, Threat Tactic needs to provide more differentiated products than what it is currently offering in the marketplace.
Workers concerns about automation
– As automation is fast increasing in the segment, Threat Tactic 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.
Slow decision making process
– As mentioned earlier in the report, Threat Tactic has a very deliberative decision making approach. This approach has resulted in prudent decisions, but it has also resulted in missing opportunities in the industry over the last five years. Threat Tactic even though has strong showing on digital transformation primary two stages, it has struggled to capitalize the power of digital transformation in marketing efforts and new venture efforts.
Products dominated business model
– Even though Threat Tactic 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 - On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts should strive to include more intangible value offerings along with its core products and services.
Increasing silos among functional specialists
– The organizational structure of Threat Tactic is dominated by functional specialists. It is not different from other players in the Strategy & Execution segment. Threat Tactic needs to de-silo the office environment to harness the true potential of its workforce. Secondly the de-silo will also help Threat Tactic to focus more on services rather than just following the product oriented approach.
High cash cycle compare to competitors
Threat Tactic 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.
Opportunities On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts | 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 On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts are -
Harnessing reconfiguration of the global supply chains
– As the trade war between US and China heats up in the coming years, Threat Tactic can build a diversified supply chain model across various countries in - South East Asia, India, and other parts of the world. This reconfiguration of global supply chain can help, as suggested in case study, On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts, to buy more products closer to the markets, and it can leverage its size and influence to get better deal from the local markets.
Better consumer reach
– The expansion of the 5G network will help Threat Tactic to increase its market reach. Threat Tactic will be able to reach out to new customers. Secondly 5G will also provide technology framework to build new tools and products that can help more immersive consumer experience and faster consumer journey.
Lowering marketing communication costs
– 5G expansion will open new opportunities for Threat Tactic in the field of marketing communication. It will bring down the cost of doing business, provide technology platform to build new products in the Strategy & Execution segment, and it will provide faster access to the consumers.
Remote work and new talent hiring opportunities
– The widespread usage of remote working technologies during Covid-19 has opened opportunities for Threat Tactic 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 Threat Tactic to hire the very best people irrespective of their geographical location.
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 Threat Tactic 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.
Redefining models of collaboration and team work
– As explained in the weaknesses section, Threat Tactic is facing challenges because of the dominance of functional experts in the organization. On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts 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.
Loyalty marketing
– Threat Tactic has focused on building a highly responsive customer relationship management platform. This platform is built on in-house data and driven by analytics and artificial intelligence. The customer analytics can help the organization to fine tune its loyalty marketing efforts, increase the wallet share of the organization, reduce wastage on mainstream advertising spending, build better pricing strategies using personalization, etc.
Creating value in data economy
– The success of analytics program of Threat Tactic has opened avenues for new revenue streams for the organization in the industry. This can help Threat Tactic to build a more holistic ecosystem as suggested in the On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts case study. Threat Tactic can build new products and services such as - data insight services, data privacy related products, data based consulting services, etc.
Low interest rates
– Even though inflation is raising its head in most developed economies, Threat Tactic can still utilize the low interest rates to borrow money for capital investment. Secondly it can also use the increase of government spending in infrastructure projects to get new business.
Leveraging digital technologies
– Threat Tactic can leverage digital technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate the production process, customer analytics to get better insights into consumer behavior, realtime digital dashboards to get better sales tracking, logistics and transportation, product tracking, etc.
Increase in government spending
– As the United States and other governments are increasing social spending and infrastructure spending to build economies post Covid-19, Threat Tactic can use these opportunities to build new business models that can help the communities that Threat Tactic operates in. Secondly it can use opportunities from government spending in Strategy & Execution sector.
Changes in consumer behavior post Covid-19
– Consumer behavior has changed in the Strategy & Execution industry because of Covid-19 restrictions. Some of this behavior will stay once things get back to normal. Threat Tactic can take advantage of these changes in consumer behavior to build a far more efficient business model. For example consumer regular ordering of products can reduce both last mile delivery costs and market penetration costs. Threat Tactic can further use this consumer data to build better customer loyalty, provide better products and service collection, and improve the value proposition in inflationary times.
Use of Bitcoin and other crypto currencies for transactions
– The popularity of Bitcoin and other crypto currencies as asset class and medium of transaction has opened new opportunities for Threat Tactic in the consumer business. Now Threat Tactic can target international markets with far fewer capital restrictions requirements than the existing system.
Threats On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts External Strategic Factors
What are Threats in the SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The threats mentioned in the HBR case study On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts are -
Environmental challenges
– Threat Tactic 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. Threat Tactic can take advantage of this fund but it will also bring new competitors in the Strategy & Execution industry.
Regulatory challenges
– Threat Tactic needs to prepare for regulatory challenges as consumer protection groups and other pressure groups are vigorously advocating for more regulations on big business - to reduce inequality, to create a level playing field, to product data privacy and consumer privacy, to reduce the influence of big money on democratic institutions, etc. This can lead to significant changes in the Strategy & Execution industry regulations.
Learning curve for new practices
– As the technology based on artificial intelligence and machine learning platform is getting complex, as highlighted in case study On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts, Threat Tactic may face longer learning curve for training and development of existing employees. This can open space for more nimble competitors in the field of Strategy & Execution .
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 Threat Tactic business can come under increasing regulations regarding data privacy, data security, etc.
High dependence on third party suppliers
– Threat Tactic 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.
Increasing international competition and downward pressure on margins
– Apart from technology driven competitive advantage dilution, Threat Tactic 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 On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts .
Shortening product life cycle
– it is one of the major threat that Threat Tactic is facing in Strategy & Execution sector. It can lead to higher research and development costs, higher marketing expenses, lower customer loyalty, etc.
Consumer confidence and its impact on Threat Tactic 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.
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. Threat Tactic 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.
High level of anxiety and lack of motivation
– the Great Resignation in United States is the sign of broader dissatisfaction among the workforce in United States. Threat Tactic needs to understand the core reasons impacting the Strategy & Execution industry. This will help it in building a better workplace.
Aging population
– As the populations of most advanced economies are aging, it will lead to high social security costs, higher savings among population, and lower demand for goods and services in the economy. The household savings in US, France, UK, Germany, and Japan are growing faster than predicted because of uncertainty caused by pandemic.
Capital market disruption
– During the Covid-19, Dow Jones has touched record high. The valuations of a number of companies are way beyond their existing business model potential. This can lead to capital market correction which can put a number of suppliers, collaborators, value chain partners in great financial difficulty. It will directly impact the business of Threat Tactic.
Stagnating economy with rate increase
– Threat Tactic 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.
Weighted SWOT Analysis of On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts 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 On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts 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 On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts 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 On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts 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 On the Many Limitations of Threat in Negotiation, As Well As Other Contexts 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 Threat Tactic needs to make to build a sustainable competitive advantage.
