Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
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Case Study Description of Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed)
Describes U.S. antitrust policy, including major judicial decisions and their impact on competitive strategy. Omits information on the history of antitrust policy and on the specific prohibitions of the various acts.
Swot Analysis of "Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed)" written by Anita M. McGahan includes – strengths weakness that are internal strategic factors of the organization, and opportunities and threats that Antitrust Omits facing as an external strategic factors. Some of the topics covered in Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) case study are - Strategic Management Strategies, Competition, Corporate governance, Policy and Strategy & Execution.
Some of the macro environment factors that can be used to understand the Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) casestudy better are - – increasing transportation and logistics costs, there is backlash against globalization, increasing household debt because of falling income levels, digital marketing is dominated by two big players Facebook and Google, banking and financial system is disrupted by Bitcoin and other crypto currencies, increasing government debt because of Covid-19 spendings, supply chains are disrupted by pandemic ,
customer relationship management is fast transforming because of increasing concerns over data privacy, central banks are concerned over increasing inflation, etc
Introduction to SWOT Analysis of Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed)
SWOT stands for an organization’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats . At Oak Spring University , we believe that protagonist in Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) case study can use SWOT analysis as a strategic management tool to assess the current internal strengths and weaknesses of the Antitrust Omits, and to figure out the opportunities and threats in the macro environment – technological, environmental, political, economic, social, demographic, etc in which Antitrust Omits 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 Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) can be done for the following purposes –
1. Strategic planning using facts provided in Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) case study
2. Improving business portfolio management of Antitrust Omits
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 Antitrust Omits
Strengths Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) | Internal Strategic Factors
What are Strengths in SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The strengths of Antitrust Omits in Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) Harvard Business Review case study are -
Organizational Resilience of Antitrust Omits
– The covid-19 pandemic has put organizational resilience at the centre of everthing that Antitrust Omits does. Organizational resilience comprises - Financial Resilience, Operational Resilience, Technological Resilience, Organizational Resilience, Business Model Resilience, and Reputation Resilience.
Operational resilience
– The operational resilience strategy in the Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) Harvard Business Review case study comprises – understanding the underlying the factors in the industry, building diversified operations across different geographies so that disruption in one part of the world doesn’t impact the overall performance of the firm, and integrating the various business operations and processes through its digital transformation drive.
Ability to lead change in Strategy & Execution field
– Antitrust Omits is one of the leading players in its industry. Over the years it has not only transformed the business landscape in its segment but also across the whole industry. The ability to lead change has enabled Antitrust Omits in – penetrating new markets, reaching out to new customers, and providing different value propositions to different customers in the international markets.
Strong track record of project management
– Antitrust Omits is known for sticking to its project targets. This enables the firm to manage – time, project costs, and have sustainable margins on the projects.
Digital Transformation in Strategy & Execution segment
- digital transformation varies from industry to industry. For Antitrust Omits digital transformation journey comprises differing goals based on market maturity, customer technology acceptance, and organizational culture. Antitrust Omits 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.
Sustainable margins compare to other players in Strategy & Execution industry
– Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) firm has clearly differentiated products in the market place. This has enabled Antitrust Omits to fetch slight price premium compare to the competitors in the Strategy & Execution industry. The sustainable margins have also helped Antitrust Omits to invest into research and development (R&D) and innovation.
Superior customer experience
– The customer experience strategy of Antitrust Omits in the segment is based on four key concepts – personalization, simplification of complex needs, prompt response, and continuous engagement.
Analytics focus
– Antitrust Omits 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 Anita M. McGahan 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.
Cross disciplinary teams
– Horizontal connected teams at the Antitrust Omits 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.
Ability to recruit top talent
– Antitrust Omits is one of the leading recruiters in the industry. Managers in the Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) are in a position to attract the best talent available. The firm has a robust talent identification program that helps in identifying the brightest.
Low bargaining power of suppliers
– Suppliers of Antitrust Omits in the sector have low bargaining power. Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) has further diversified its suppliers portfolio by building a robust supply chain across various countries. This helps Antitrust Omits to manage not only supply disruptions but also source products at highly competitive prices.
Highly skilled collaborators
– Antitrust Omits has highly efficient outsourcing and offshoring strategy. It has resulted in greater operational flexibility and bringing down the costs in highly price sensitive segment. Secondly the value chain collaborators of the firm in Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) HBR case study have helped the firm to develop new products and bring them quickly to the marketplace.
Weaknesses Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) | Internal Strategic Factors
What are Weaknesses in SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The weaknesses of Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) are -
Interest costs
– Compare to the competition, Antitrust Omits 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.
Slow to strategic competitive environment developments
– As Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) HBR case study mentions - Antitrust Omits 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.
Aligning sales with marketing
– It come across in the case study Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) 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 Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) can leverage the sales team experience to cultivate customer relationships as Antitrust Omits is planning to shift buying processes online.
High dependence on star products
– The top 2 products and services of the firm as mentioned in the Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) 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 Antitrust Omits has relatively successful track record of launching new products.
Slow to harness new channels of communication
– Even though competitors are using new communication channels such as Instagram, Tiktok, and Snap, Antitrust Omits is slow explore the new channels of communication. These new channels of communication mentioned in marketing section of case study Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) can help to provide better information regarding products and services. It can also build an online community to further reach out to potential customers.
Workers concerns about automation
– As automation is fast increasing in the segment, Antitrust Omits 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.
Products dominated business model
– Even though Antitrust Omits 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 - Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) should strive to include more intangible value offerings along with its core products and services.
Need for greater diversity
– Antitrust Omits has taken concrete steps on diversity, equity, and inclusion. But the efforts so far has resulted in limited success. It needs to expand the recruitment and selection process to hire more people from the minorities and underprivileged background.
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 Antitrust Omits supply chain. Even after few cautionary changes mentioned in the HBR case study - Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed), it is still heavily dependent upon the existing supply chain. The existing supply chain though brings in cost efficiencies but it has left Antitrust Omits vulnerable to further global disruptions in South East Asia.
No frontier risks strategy
– After analyzing the HBR case study Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed), 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.
Increasing silos among functional specialists
– The organizational structure of Antitrust Omits is dominated by functional specialists. It is not different from other players in the Strategy & Execution segment. Antitrust Omits needs to de-silo the office environment to harness the true potential of its workforce. Secondly the de-silo will also help Antitrust Omits to focus more on services rather than just following the product oriented approach.
Opportunities Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) | 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 Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) are -
Developing new processes and practices
– Antitrust Omits can develop new processes and procedures in Strategy & Execution 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.
Low interest rates
– Even though inflation is raising its head in most developed economies, Antitrust Omits 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.
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. Antitrust Omits 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. Antitrust Omits 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.
Redefining models of collaboration and team work
– As explained in the weaknesses section, Antitrust Omits is facing challenges because of the dominance of functional experts in the organization. Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) 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.
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. Antitrust Omits can explore opportunities that can attract volunteers and are consistent with its mission and vision.
Finding new ways to collaborate
– Covid-19 has not only transformed business models of companies in Strategy & Execution industry, but it has also influenced the consumer preferences. Antitrust Omits can tie-up with other value chain partners to explore new opportunities regarding meeting customer demands and building a rewarding and engaging relationship.
Manufacturing automation
– Antitrust Omits can use the latest technology developments to improve its manufacturing and designing process in Strategy & Execution 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.
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 Antitrust Omits in the consumer business. Now Antitrust Omits can target international markets with far fewer capital restrictions requirements than the existing system.
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 Antitrust Omits 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.
Reforming the budgeting process
- By establishing new metrics that will be used to evaluate both existing and potential projects Antitrust Omits can not only reduce the costs of the project but also help it in integrating the projects with other processes within the organization.
Increase in government spending
– As the United States and other governments are increasing social spending and infrastructure spending to build economies post Covid-19, Antitrust Omits can use these opportunities to build new business models that can help the communities that Antitrust Omits operates in. Secondly it can use opportunities from government spending in Strategy & Execution sector.
Buying journey improvements
– Antitrust Omits can improve the customer journey of consumers in the industry by using analytics and artificial intelligence. Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) 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 Antitrust Omits 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.
Threats Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) External Strategic Factors
What are Threats in the SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The threats mentioned in the HBR case study Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) are -
Increasing international competition and downward pressure on margins
– Apart from technology driven competitive advantage dilution, Antitrust Omits 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 Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) .
Barriers of entry lowering
– As technology is more democratized, the barriers to entry in the industry are lowering. It can presents Antitrust Omits with greater competitive threats in the near to medium future. Secondly it will also put downward pressure on pricing throughout the sector.
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.
Increasing wage structure of Antitrust Omits
– 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 Antitrust Omits.
Technology acceleration in Forth Industrial Revolution
– Antitrust Omits has witnessed rapid integration of technology during Covid-19 in the Strategy & Execution industry. As one of the leading players in the industry, Antitrust Omits needs to keep up with the evolution of technology in the Strategy & Execution sector. According to Mckinsey study top managers believe that the adoption of technology in operations, communications is 20-25 times faster than what they planned in the beginning of 2019.
Easy access to finance
– Easy access to finance in Strategy & Execution field will also reduce the barriers to entry in the industry, thus putting downward pressure on the prices because of increasing competition. Antitrust Omits can utilize it by borrowing at lower rates and invest it into research and development, capital expenditure to fortify its core competitive advantage.
High dependence on third party suppliers
– Antitrust Omits 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.
Consumer confidence and its impact on Antitrust Omits 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.
Learning curve for new practices
– As the technology based on artificial intelligence and machine learning platform is getting complex, as highlighted in case study Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed), Antitrust Omits 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 .
Shortening product life cycle
– it is one of the major threat that Antitrust Omits is facing in Strategy & Execution sector. It can lead to higher research and development costs, higher marketing expenses, lower customer loyalty, etc.
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 Antitrust Omits in the Strategy & Execution sector and impact the bottomline of the organization.
Regulatory challenges
– Antitrust Omits 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.
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.
Weighted SWOT Analysis of Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) 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 Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) 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 Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) 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 Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) 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 Antitrust and Competitive Strategy from the 1990s to 2008 (Condensed) 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 Antitrust Omits needs to make to build a sustainable competitive advantage.
