Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
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Case Study Description of Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A)
Dr. C.V. Chen received news that one of Lee and Li's senior assistants had found a loophole in a power of attorney from one of the firm's clients, SanDisk Corporation (SanDisk), that had allowed him to illegally sell the client's shares in a Taiwanese company and to sneak out of Taiwan with over NT$3 billion. Unfortunately, Lee and Li had no insurance to cover this embezzlement. Chen knew that the three senior partners needed to develop a plan of action to save the law firm, take care of the lawyers and other employees, maintain the reputation of the firm within Taiwan and abroad intact, do what was best for SanDisk and Lee and Li, and keep the more than 12,000 clients from deserting the firm.
Swot Analysis of "Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A)" written by W. Glenn Rowe, Yeong-Yuh Chiang includes – strengths weakness that are internal strategic factors of the organization, and opportunities and threats that Sandisk Lee facing as an external strategic factors. Some of the topics covered in Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) case study are - Strategic Management Strategies, Crisis management, Decision making, Ethics, Leadership, Managing people and Leadership & Managing People.
Some of the macro environment factors that can be used to understand the Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) casestudy better are - – talent flight as more people leaving formal jobs, wage bills are increasing, digital marketing is dominated by two big players Facebook and Google, increasing energy prices, customer relationship management is fast transforming because of increasing concerns over data privacy, cloud computing is disrupting traditional business models, geopolitical disruptions,
increasing inequality as vast percentage of new income is going to the top 1%, central banks are concerned over increasing inflation, etc
Introduction to SWOT Analysis of Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A)
SWOT stands for an organization’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats . At Oak Spring University , we believe that protagonist in Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) case study can use SWOT analysis as a strategic management tool to assess the current internal strengths and weaknesses of the Sandisk Lee, and to figure out the opportunities and threats in the macro environment – technological, environmental, political, economic, social, demographic, etc in which Sandisk Lee 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 Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) can be done for the following purposes –
1. Strategic planning using facts provided in Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) case study
2. Improving business portfolio management of Sandisk Lee
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 Sandisk Lee
Strengths Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) | Internal Strategic Factors
What are Strengths in SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The strengths of Sandisk Lee in Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) Harvard Business Review case study are -
Operational resilience
– The operational resilience strategy in the Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) 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 recruit top talent
– Sandisk Lee is one of the leading recruiters in the industry. Managers in the Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) are in a position to attract the best talent available. The firm has a robust talent identification program that helps in identifying the brightest.
Innovation driven organization
– Sandisk Lee is one of the most innovative firm in sector. Manager in Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) Harvard Business Review case study can use Clayton Christensen Disruptive Innovation strategies to further increase the scale of innovtions in the organization.
Analytics focus
– Sandisk Lee 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 W. Glenn Rowe, Yeong-Yuh Chiang 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.
Strong track record of project management
– Sandisk Lee is known for sticking to its project targets. This enables the firm to manage – time, project costs, and have sustainable margins on the projects.
Ability to lead change in Leadership & Managing People field
– Sandisk Lee 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 Sandisk Lee in – penetrating new markets, reaching out to new customers, and providing different value propositions to different customers in the international markets.
Learning organization
- Sandisk Lee 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 Sandisk Lee is open place that encourages instructiveness, ideation, open minded discussions, and creativity. Employees and leaders in Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) Harvard Business Review case study emphasize – knowledge, initiative, and innovation.
Effective Research and Development (R&D)
– Sandisk Lee 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 Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) - staying ahead in the industry in terms of – new product launches, superior customer experience, highly competitive pricing strategies, and great returns to the shareholders.
Sustainable margins compare to other players in Leadership & Managing People industry
– Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) firm has clearly differentiated products in the market place. This has enabled Sandisk Lee to fetch slight price premium compare to the competitors in the Leadership & Managing People industry. The sustainable margins have also helped Sandisk Lee to invest into research and development (R&D) and innovation.
Organizational Resilience of Sandisk Lee
– The covid-19 pandemic has put organizational resilience at the centre of everthing that Sandisk Lee does. Organizational resilience comprises - Financial Resilience, Operational Resilience, Technological Resilience, Organizational Resilience, Business Model Resilience, and Reputation Resilience.
Superior customer experience
– The customer experience strategy of Sandisk Lee in the segment is based on four key concepts – personalization, simplification of complex needs, prompt response, and continuous engagement.
Digital Transformation in Leadership & Managing People segment
- digital transformation varies from industry to industry. For Sandisk Lee digital transformation journey comprises differing goals based on market maturity, customer technology acceptance, and organizational culture. Sandisk Lee 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 Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) | Internal Strategic Factors
What are Weaknesses in SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The weaknesses of Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) are -
No frontier risks strategy
– After analyzing the HBR case study Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A), 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.
Skills based hiring
– The stress on hiring functional specialists at Sandisk Lee has created an environment where the organization is dominated by functional specialists rather than management generalist. This has resulted into product oriented approach rather than marketing oriented approach or consumers oriented approach.
High cash cycle compare to competitors
Sandisk Lee 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.
Increasing silos among functional specialists
– The organizational structure of Sandisk Lee is dominated by functional specialists. It is not different from other players in the Leadership & Managing People segment. Sandisk Lee needs to de-silo the office environment to harness the true potential of its workforce. Secondly the de-silo will also help Sandisk Lee to focus more on services rather than just following the product oriented approach.
Employees’ incomplete understanding of strategy
– From the instances in the HBR case study Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A), it seems that the employees of Sandisk Lee 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.
Products dominated business model
– Even though Sandisk Lee 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 - Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) should strive to include more intangible value offerings along with its core products and services.
High operating costs
– Compare to the competitors, firm in the HBR case study Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) 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 Sandisk Lee 's lucrative customers.
Ability to respond to the competition
– As the decision making is very deliberative, highlighted in the case study Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A), in the dynamic environment Sandisk Lee has struggled to respond to the nimble upstart competition. Sandisk Lee has reasonably good record with similar level competitors but it has struggled with new entrants taking away niches of its business.
High bargaining power of channel partners
– Because of the regulatory requirements, W. Glenn Rowe, Yeong-Yuh Chiang suggests that, Sandisk Lee 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.
Low market penetration in new markets
– Outside its home market of Sandisk Lee, firm in the HBR case study Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) needs to spend more promotional, marketing, and advertising efforts to penetrate international markets.
Slow to strategic competitive environment developments
– As Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) HBR case study mentions - Sandisk Lee 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.
Opportunities Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) | 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 Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) are -
Buying journey improvements
– Sandisk Lee can improve the customer journey of consumers in the industry by using analytics and artificial intelligence. Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) 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.
Developing new processes and practices
– Sandisk Lee 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.
Increase in government spending
– As the United States and other governments are increasing social spending and infrastructure spending to build economies post Covid-19, Sandisk Lee can use these opportunities to build new business models that can help the communities that Sandisk Lee operates in. Secondly it can use opportunities from government spending in Leadership & Managing People sector.
Leveraging digital technologies
– Sandisk Lee 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.
Harnessing reconfiguration of the global supply chains
– As the trade war between US and China heats up in the coming years, Sandisk Lee 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, Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A), to buy more products closer to the markets, and it can leverage its size and influence to get better deal from the local markets.
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 Sandisk Lee 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.
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. Sandisk Lee can tie-up with other value chain partners to explore new opportunities regarding meeting customer demands and building a rewarding and engaging relationship.
Using analytics as competitive advantage
– Sandisk Lee 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 Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) - to build a competitive advantage using analytics. The analytics driven competitive advantage can help Sandisk Lee to build faster Go To Market strategies, better consumer insights, developing relevant product features, and building a highly efficient supply chain.
Low interest rates
– Even though inflation is raising its head in most developed economies, Sandisk Lee 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.
Reforming the budgeting process
- By establishing new metrics that will be used to evaluate both existing and potential projects Sandisk Lee can not only reduce the costs of the project but also help it in integrating the projects with other processes within the organization.
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. Sandisk Lee can explore opportunities that can attract volunteers and are consistent with its mission and vision.
Changes in consumer behavior post Covid-19
– Consumer behavior has changed in the Leadership & Managing People industry because of Covid-19 restrictions. Some of this behavior will stay once things get back to normal. Sandisk Lee 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. Sandisk Lee 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, Sandisk Lee is facing challenges because of the dominance of functional experts in the organization. Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) 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.
Threats Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) External Strategic Factors
What are Threats in the SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The threats mentioned in the HBR case study Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) are -
Increasing international competition and downward pressure on margins
– Apart from technology driven competitive advantage dilution, Sandisk Lee 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 Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) .
Shortening product life cycle
– it is one of the major threat that Sandisk Lee is facing in Leadership & Managing People 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. Sandisk Lee 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. Sandisk Lee needs to understand the core reasons impacting the Leadership & Managing People industry. This will help it in building a better workplace.
Learning curve for new practices
– As the technology based on artificial intelligence and machine learning platform is getting complex, as highlighted in case study Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A), Sandisk Lee 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 .
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 Sandisk Lee business can come under increasing regulations regarding data privacy, data security, etc.
Increasing wage structure of Sandisk Lee
– 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 Sandisk Lee.
Stagnating economy with rate increase
– Sandisk Lee 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.
Consumer confidence and its impact on Sandisk Lee 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.
Barriers of entry lowering
– As technology is more democratized, the barriers to entry in the industry are lowering. It can presents Sandisk Lee with greater competitive threats in the near to medium future. Secondly it will also put downward pressure on pricing throughout the sector.
Regulatory challenges
– Sandisk Lee 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 Leadership & Managing People industry regulations.
High dependence on third party suppliers
– Sandisk Lee 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 Sandisk Lee in the Leadership & Managing People sector and impact the bottomline of the organization.
Weighted SWOT Analysis of Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) 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 Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) 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 Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) 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 Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) 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 Lee and Li, Attorneys-at-Law and the Embezzlement of NT$3 Billion by Eddie Liu (A) 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 Sandisk Lee needs to make to build a sustainable competitive advantage.
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