Swot Analysis of "Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions" written by E Weinberg, Jean Phillips includes – strengths weakness that are internal strategic factors of the organization, and opportunities and threats that W12227 Maximum facing as an external strategic factors. Some of the topics covered in Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions case study are - Strategic Management Strategies, Organizational culture and Leadership & Managing People.
Some of the macro environment factors that can be used to understand the Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions casestudy better are - – cloud computing is disrupting traditional business models, increasing government debt because of Covid-19 spendings, technology disruption, challanges to central banks by blockchain based private currencies, increasing commodity prices, increasing household debt because of falling income levels, customer relationship management is fast transforming because of increasing concerns over data privacy,
there is increasing trade war between United States & China, increasing transportation and logistics costs, etc
Introduction to SWOT Analysis of Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions
SWOT stands for an organization’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats . At Oak Spring University , we believe that protagonist in Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions case study can use SWOT analysis as a strategic management tool to assess the current internal strengths and weaknesses of the W12227 Maximum, and to figure out the opportunities and threats in the macro environment – technological, environmental, political, economic, social, demographic, etc in which W12227 Maximum 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 Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions can be done for the following purposes –
1. Strategic planning using facts provided in Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions case study
2. Improving business portfolio management of W12227 Maximum
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 W12227 Maximum
Strengths Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions | Internal Strategic Factors
What are Strengths in SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The strengths of W12227 Maximum in Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions Harvard Business Review case study are -
Sustainable margins compare to other players in Leadership & Managing People industry
– Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions firm has clearly differentiated products in the market place. This has enabled W12227 Maximum to fetch slight price premium compare to the competitors in the Leadership & Managing People industry. The sustainable margins have also helped W12227 Maximum to invest into research and development (R&D) and innovation.
Effective Research and Development (R&D)
– W12227 Maximum 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 Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions - staying ahead in the industry in terms of – new product launches, superior customer experience, highly competitive pricing strategies, and great returns to the shareholders.
High brand equity
– W12227 Maximum has strong brand awareness and brand recognition among both - the exiting customers and potential new customers. Strong brand equity has enabled W12227 Maximum to keep acquiring new customers and building profitable relationship with both the new and loyal customers.
Cross disciplinary teams
– Horizontal connected teams at the W12227 Maximum 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 lead change in Leadership & Managing People field
– W12227 Maximum 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 W12227 Maximum in – penetrating new markets, reaching out to new customers, and providing different value propositions to different customers in the international markets.
Analytics focus
– W12227 Maximum 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 E Weinberg, Jean Phillips 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.
Superior customer experience
– The customer experience strategy of W12227 Maximum in the segment is based on four key concepts – personalization, simplification of complex needs, prompt response, and continuous engagement.
Strong track record of project management
– W12227 Maximum 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 Leadership & Managing People segment
- digital transformation varies from industry to industry. For W12227 Maximum digital transformation journey comprises differing goals based on market maturity, customer technology acceptance, and organizational culture. W12227 Maximum 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.
High switching costs
– The high switching costs that W12227 Maximum 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.
Operational resilience
– The operational resilience strategy in the Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions 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.
Diverse revenue streams
– W12227 Maximum is present in almost all the verticals within the industry. This has provided firm in Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions 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.
Weaknesses Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions | Internal Strategic Factors
What are Weaknesses in SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The weaknesses of Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions are -
High bargaining power of channel partners
– Because of the regulatory requirements, E Weinberg, Jean Phillips suggests that, W12227 Maximum 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 star products
– The top 2 products and services of the firm as mentioned in the Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions 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 W12227 Maximum has relatively successful track record of launching new products.
High cash cycle compare to competitors
W12227 Maximum has a high cash cycle compare to other players in the industry. It needs to shorten the cash cycle by 12% to be more competitive in the marketplace, reduce inventory costs, and be more profitable.
No frontier risks strategy
– After analyzing the HBR case study Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions, 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.
Ability to respond to the competition
– As the decision making is very deliberative, highlighted in the case study Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions, in the dynamic environment W12227 Maximum has struggled to respond to the nimble upstart competition. W12227 Maximum has reasonably good record with similar level competitors but it has struggled with new entrants taking away niches of its business.
High operating costs
– Compare to the competitors, firm in the HBR case study Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions 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 W12227 Maximum 's lucrative customers.
Lack of clear differentiation of W12227 Maximum products
– To increase the profitability and margins on the products, W12227 Maximum needs to provide more differentiated products than what it is currently offering in the marketplace.
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 W12227 Maximum supply chain. Even after few cautionary changes mentioned in the HBR case study - Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions, it is still heavily dependent upon the existing supply chain. The existing supply chain though brings in cost efficiencies but it has left W12227 Maximum vulnerable to further global disruptions in South East Asia.
Interest costs
– Compare to the competition, W12227 Maximum 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 Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions HBR case study mentions - W12227 Maximum 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.
Slow to harness new channels of communication
– Even though competitors are using new communication channels such as Instagram, Tiktok, and Snap, W12227 Maximum is slow explore the new channels of communication. These new channels of communication mentioned in marketing section of case study Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions can help to provide better information regarding products and services. It can also build an online community to further reach out to potential customers.
Opportunities Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions | 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 Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions are -
Increase in government spending
– As the United States and other governments are increasing social spending and infrastructure spending to build economies post Covid-19, W12227 Maximum can use these opportunities to build new business models that can help the communities that W12227 Maximum operates in. Secondly it can use opportunities from government spending in Leadership & Managing People sector.
Building a culture of innovation
– managers at W12227 Maximum can make experimentation a productive activity and build a culture of innovation using approaches such as – mining transaction data, A/B testing of websites and selling platforms, engaging potential customers over various needs, and building on small ideas in the Leadership & Managing People segment.
Buying journey improvements
– W12227 Maximum can improve the customer journey of consumers in the industry by using analytics and artificial intelligence. Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions 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.
Learning at scale
– Online learning technologies has now opened space for W12227 Maximum to conduct training and development for its employees across the world. This will result in not only reducing the cost of training but also help employees in different part of the world to integrate with the headquarter work culture, ethos, and standards.
Reforming the budgeting process
- By establishing new metrics that will be used to evaluate both existing and potential projects W12227 Maximum can not only reduce the costs of the project but also help it in integrating the projects with other processes within the organization.
Redefining models of collaboration and team work
– As explained in the weaknesses section, W12227 Maximum is facing challenges because of the dominance of functional experts in the organization. Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions 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.
Lowering marketing communication costs
– 5G expansion will open new opportunities for W12227 Maximum in the field of marketing communication. It will bring down the cost of doing business, provide technology platform to build new products in the Leadership & Managing People segment, and it will provide faster access to the consumers.
Harnessing reconfiguration of the global supply chains
– As the trade war between US and China heats up in the coming years, W12227 Maximum 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, Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions, to buy more products closer to the markets, and it can leverage its size and influence to get better deal from the local markets.
Creating value in data economy
– The success of analytics program of W12227 Maximum has opened avenues for new revenue streams for the organization in the industry. This can help W12227 Maximum to build a more holistic ecosystem as suggested in the Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions case study. W12227 Maximum can build new products and services such as - data insight services, data privacy related products, data based consulting services, etc.
Better consumer reach
– The expansion of the 5G network will help W12227 Maximum to increase its market reach. W12227 Maximum 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.
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 W12227 Maximum 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.
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. W12227 Maximum 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 Leadership & Managing People industry, but it has also influenced the consumer preferences. W12227 Maximum can tie-up with other value chain partners to explore new opportunities regarding meeting customer demands and building a rewarding and engaging relationship.
Threats Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions External Strategic Factors
What are Threats in the SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The threats mentioned in the HBR case study Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions are -
Increasing wage structure of W12227 Maximum
– 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 W12227 Maximum.
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 W12227 Maximum.
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.
Learning curve for new practices
– As the technology based on artificial intelligence and machine learning platform is getting complex, as highlighted in case study Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions, W12227 Maximum 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 .
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. W12227 Maximum 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
– W12227 Maximum 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.
Regulatory challenges
– W12227 Maximum 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.
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 W12227 Maximum in the Leadership & Managing People sector and impact the bottomline of the organization.
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 W12227 Maximum business can come under increasing regulations regarding data privacy, data security, etc.
Shortening product life cycle
– it is one of the major threat that W12227 Maximum is facing in Leadership & Managing People sector. It can lead to higher research and development costs, higher marketing expenses, lower customer loyalty, etc.
Trade war between China and United States
– The trade war between two of the biggest economies can hugely impact the opportunities for W12227 Maximum 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.
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. W12227 Maximum 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.
Environmental challenges
– W12227 Maximum 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. W12227 Maximum can take advantage of this fund but it will also bring new competitors in the Leadership & Managing People industry.
Weighted SWOT Analysis of Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions 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 Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions 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 Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions 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 Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions 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 Job Offer Negotiation Exercise B: Maximum Motivation Representative Instructions 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 W12227 Maximum needs to make to build a sustainable competitive advantage.
