Swot Analysis of "GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON" written by Michael Yaziji, Anna Lindblom includes – strengths weakness that are internal strategic factors of the organization, and opportunities and threats that Imd448 Imd446 facing as an external strategic factors. Some of the topics covered in GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON case study are - Strategic Management Strategies, Intellectual property and Leadership & Managing People.
Some of the macro environment factors that can be used to understand the GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON casestudy better are - – technology disruption, banking and financial system is disrupted by Bitcoin and other crypto currencies, geopolitical disruptions, talent flight as more people leaving formal jobs, competitive advantages are harder to sustain because of technology dispersion, increasing energy prices, increasing government debt because of Covid-19 spendings,
digital marketing is dominated by two big players Facebook and Google, central banks are concerned over increasing inflation, etc
Introduction to SWOT Analysis of GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON
SWOT stands for an organization’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats . At Oak Spring University , we believe that protagonist in GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON case study can use SWOT analysis as a strategic management tool to assess the current internal strengths and weaknesses of the Imd448 Imd446, and to figure out the opportunities and threats in the macro environment – technological, environmental, political, economic, social, demographic, etc in which Imd448 Imd446 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 GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON can be done for the following purposes –
1. Strategic planning using facts provided in GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON case study
2. Improving business portfolio management of Imd448 Imd446
3. Assessing feasibility of the new initiative in Leadership & Managing People field.
4. Making a Leadership & Managing People topic specific business decision
5. Set goals for the organization
6. Organizational restructuring of Imd448 Imd446
Strengths GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON | Internal Strategic Factors
What are Strengths in SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The strengths of Imd448 Imd446 in GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON Harvard Business Review case study are -
Highly skilled collaborators
– Imd448 Imd446 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 GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON HBR case study have helped the firm to develop new products and bring them quickly to the marketplace.
Superior customer experience
– The customer experience strategy of Imd448 Imd446 in the segment is based on four key concepts – personalization, simplification of complex needs, prompt response, and continuous engagement.
Effective Research and Development (R&D)
– Imd448 Imd446 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 GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON - staying ahead in the industry in terms of – new product launches, superior customer experience, highly competitive pricing strategies, and great returns to the shareholders.
Diverse revenue streams
– Imd448 Imd446 is present in almost all the verticals within the industry. This has provided firm in GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON 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.
Low bargaining power of suppliers
– Suppliers of Imd448 Imd446 in the sector have low bargaining power. GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON has further diversified its suppliers portfolio by building a robust supply chain across various countries. This helps Imd448 Imd446 to manage not only supply disruptions but also source products at highly competitive prices.
Training and development
– Imd448 Imd446 has one of the best training and development program in the industry. The effectiveness of the training programs can be measured in GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON 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.
Successful track record of launching new products
– Imd448 Imd446 has launched numerous new products in last few years, keeping in mind evolving customer preferences and competitive pressures. Imd448 Imd446 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.
Strong track record of project management
– Imd448 Imd446 is known for sticking to its project targets. This enables the firm to manage – time, project costs, and have sustainable margins on the projects.
Sustainable margins compare to other players in Leadership & Managing People industry
– GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON firm has clearly differentiated products in the market place. This has enabled Imd448 Imd446 to fetch slight price premium compare to the competitors in the Leadership & Managing People industry. The sustainable margins have also helped Imd448 Imd446 to invest into research and development (R&D) and innovation.
Operational resilience
– The operational resilience strategy in the GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON 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.
Cross disciplinary teams
– Horizontal connected teams at the Imd448 Imd446 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.
Digital Transformation in Leadership & Managing People segment
- digital transformation varies from industry to industry. For Imd448 Imd446 digital transformation journey comprises differing goals based on market maturity, customer technology acceptance, and organizational culture. Imd448 Imd446 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 GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON | Internal Strategic Factors
What are Weaknesses in SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The weaknesses of GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON are -
High dependence on star products
– The top 2 products and services of the firm as mentioned in the GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON 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 Imd448 Imd446 has relatively successful track record of launching new products.
High bargaining power of channel partners
– Because of the regulatory requirements, Michael Yaziji, Anna Lindblom suggests that, Imd448 Imd446 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.
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 Imd448 Imd446 supply chain. Even after few cautionary changes mentioned in the HBR case study - GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON, it is still heavily dependent upon the existing supply chain. The existing supply chain though brings in cost efficiencies but it has left Imd448 Imd446 vulnerable to further global disruptions in South East Asia.
High operating costs
– Compare to the competitors, firm in the HBR case study GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON 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 Imd448 Imd446 's lucrative customers.
Lack of clear differentiation of Imd448 Imd446 products
– To increase the profitability and margins on the products, Imd448 Imd446 needs to provide more differentiated products than what it is currently offering in the marketplace.
Products dominated business model
– Even though Imd448 Imd446 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 - GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON should strive to include more intangible value offerings along with its core products and services.
Interest costs
– Compare to the competition, Imd448 Imd446 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.
Low market penetration in new markets
– Outside its home market of Imd448 Imd446, firm in the HBR case study GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON needs to spend more promotional, marketing, and advertising efforts to penetrate international markets.
Employees’ incomplete understanding of strategy
– From the instances in the HBR case study GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON, it seems that the employees of Imd448 Imd446 don’t have comprehensive understanding of the firm’s strategy. This is reflected in number of promotional campaigns over the last few years that had mixed messaging and competing priorities. Some of the strategic activities and services promoted in the promotional campaigns were not consistent with the organization’s strategy.
Compensation and incentives
– The revenue per employee as mentioned in the HBR case study GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON, is just above the industry average. Imd448 Imd446 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.
No frontier risks strategy
– After analyzing the HBR case study GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON, it seems that company is thinking about the frontier risks that can impact Leadership & Managing People 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 GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON | 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 GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON are -
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 Imd448 Imd446 in the consumer business. Now Imd448 Imd446 can target international markets with far fewer capital restrictions requirements than the existing system.
Creating value in data economy
– The success of analytics program of Imd448 Imd446 has opened avenues for new revenue streams for the organization in the industry. This can help Imd448 Imd446 to build a more holistic ecosystem as suggested in the GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON case study. Imd448 Imd446 can build new products and services such as - data insight services, data privacy related products, data based consulting services, etc.
Manufacturing automation
– Imd448 Imd446 can use the latest technology developments to improve its manufacturing and designing process in Leadership & Managing People 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.
Finding new ways to collaborate
– Covid-19 has not only transformed business models of companies in Leadership & Managing People industry, but it has also influenced the consumer preferences. Imd448 Imd446 can tie-up with other value chain partners to explore new opportunities regarding meeting customer demands and building a rewarding and engaging relationship.
Buying journey improvements
– Imd448 Imd446 can improve the customer journey of consumers in the industry by using analytics and artificial intelligence. GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON 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.
Harnessing reconfiguration of the global supply chains
– As the trade war between US and China heats up in the coming years, Imd448 Imd446 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, GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON, to buy more products closer to the markets, and it can leverage its size and influence to get better deal from the local markets.
Increase in government spending
– As the United States and other governments are increasing social spending and infrastructure spending to build economies post Covid-19, Imd448 Imd446 can use these opportunities to build new business models that can help the communities that Imd448 Imd446 operates in. Secondly it can use opportunities from government spending in Leadership & Managing People sector.
Developing new processes and practices
– Imd448 Imd446 can develop new processes and procedures in Leadership & Managing People 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, Imd448 Imd446 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.
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 Imd448 Imd446 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.
Leveraging digital technologies
– Imd448 Imd446 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.
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. Imd448 Imd446 can explore opportunities that can attract volunteers and are consistent with its mission and vision.
Using analytics as competitive advantage
– Imd448 Imd446 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 GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON - to build a competitive advantage using analytics. The analytics driven competitive advantage can help Imd448 Imd446 to build faster Go To Market strategies, better consumer insights, developing relevant product features, and building a highly efficient supply chain.
Threats GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON External Strategic Factors
What are Threats in the SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The threats mentioned in the HBR case study GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON are -
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 Imd448 Imd446 in the Leadership & Managing People sector and impact the bottomline of the organization.
Trade war between China and United States
– The trade war between two of the biggest economies can hugely impact the opportunities for Imd448 Imd446 in the Leadership & Managing People industry. The Leadership & Managing People industry is already at various protected from local competition in China, with the rise of trade war the protection levels may go up. This presents a clear threat of current business model in Chinese market.
Shortening product life cycle
– it is one of the major threat that Imd448 Imd446 is facing in Leadership & Managing People sector. It can lead to higher research and development costs, higher marketing expenses, lower customer loyalty, etc.
High dependence on third party suppliers
– Imd448 Imd446 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, Imd448 Imd446 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 GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON .
Learning curve for new practices
– As the technology based on artificial intelligence and machine learning platform is getting complex, as highlighted in case study GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON, Imd448 Imd446 may face longer learning curve for training and development of existing employees. This can open space for more nimble competitors in the field of Leadership & Managing People .
Barriers of entry lowering
– As technology is more democratized, the barriers to entry in the industry are lowering. It can presents Imd448 Imd446 with greater competitive threats in the near to medium future. Secondly it will also put downward pressure on pricing throughout the sector.
Stagnating economy with rate increase
– Imd448 Imd446 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.
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. Imd448 Imd446 needs to understand the core reasons impacting the Leadership & Managing People industry. This will help it in building a better workplace.
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 Imd448 Imd446.
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 Imd448 Imd446 business can come under increasing regulations regarding data privacy, data security, etc.
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.
Easy access to finance
– Easy access to finance in Leadership & Managing People field will also reduce the barriers to entry in the industry, thus putting downward pressure on the prices because of increasing competition. Imd448 Imd446 can utilize it by borrowing at lower rates and invest it into research and development, capital expenditure to fortify its core competitive advantage.
Weighted SWOT Analysis of GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON 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 GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON 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 GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON 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 GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON 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 GLAXOSMITHKLINE AND AIDS DRUGS IN SOUTH AFRICA (C): THE FIGHT GOES ON 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 Imd448 Imd446 needs to make to build a sustainable competitive advantage.
