Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II (AGC) SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / MBA Resources
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Introduction to SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix for Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II (United States)
Based on various researches at Oak Spring University , Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II is operating in a macro-environment that has been destablized by – increasing energy prices, talent flight as more people leaving formal jobs, customer relationship management is fast transforming because of increasing concerns over data privacy, supply chains are disrupted by pandemic , banking and financial system is disrupted by Bitcoin and other crypto currencies, increasing government debt because of Covid-19 spendings, wage bills are increasing,
cloud computing is disrupting traditional business models, central banks are concerned over increasing inflation, etc
Introduction to SWOT Analysis of Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II
SWOT stands for an organization’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats . At Oak Spring University, we believe that Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II can use SWOT analysis as a strategic management tool to assess the current internal strengths and weaknesses of the Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II, and to figure out the opportunities and threats in the macro environment – technological, environmental, political, economic, social, demographic, etc in which Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II 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 Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II can be done for the following purposes –
1. Strategic planning of Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II
2. Improving business portfolio management of Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II
3. Assessing feasibility of the new initiative in United States
4. Making a Misc. Financial Services sector specific business decision
5. Set goals for the organization
6. Organizational restructuring of Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II
Strengths of Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II | Internal Strategic Factors
What are Strengths in SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The strengths of Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II are -
Learning organization
- Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II 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 Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II is open place that encourages instructiveness, ideation, open minded discussions, and creativity. Employees and leaders at Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II emphasize – knowledge, initiative, and innovation.
Effective Research and Development (R&D)
– Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II has innovation driven culture where significant part of the revenues are spent on the research and development activities. This has resulted in – Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II staying ahead in the Misc. Financial Services industry in terms of – new product launches, superior customer experience, highly competitive pricing strategies, and great returns to the shareholders.
Organizational Resilience of Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II
– The covid-19 pandemic has put organizational resilience at the centre of everthing Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II does. Organizational resilience comprises - Financial Resilience, Operational Resilience, Technological Resilience, Organizational Resilience, Business Model Resilience, and Reputation Resilience.
Strong track record of project management in the Misc. Financial Services industry
– Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II is known for sticking to its project targets. This enables the firm to manage – time, project costs, and have sustainable margins on the projects.
Analytics focus
– Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II 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 Misc. Financial Services industry. The technology infrastructure of United States is also helping it to harness the power of analytics for – marketing optimization, demand forecasting, customer relationship management, inventory management, information sharing across the value chain etc.
Successful track record of launching new products
– Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II has launched numerous new products in last few years, keeping in mind evolving customer preferences and competitive pressures. Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II 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.
Low bargaining power of suppliers
– Suppliers of Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II in the Financial sector have low bargaining power. Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II has further diversified its suppliers portfolio by building a robust supply chain across various countries. This helps Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II to manage not only supply disruptions but also source products at highly competitive prices.
Ability to recruit top talent
– Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II is one of the leading players in the Misc. Financial Services industry in United States. It is in a position to attract the best talent available in United States. The firm has a robust talent identification program that helps in identifying the brightest.
Innovation driven organization
– Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II is one of the most innovative firm in Misc. Financial Services sector.
Superior customer experience
– The customer experience strategy of Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II in Misc. Financial Services industry is based on four key concepts – personalization, simplification of complex needs, prompt response, and continuous engagement.
Digital Transformation in Misc. Financial Services industry
- digital transformation varies from industry to industry. For Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II digital transformation journey comprises differing goals based on market maturity, customer technology acceptance, and organizational culture. Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II 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.
Highly skilled collaborators
– Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II has highly efficient outsourcing and offshoring strategy. It has resulted in greater operational flexibility and bringing down the costs in highly price sensitive Misc. Financial Services industry. Secondly the value chain collaborators of Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II have helped the firm to develop new products and bring them quickly to the marketplace.
Weaknesses of Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II | Internal Strategic Factors
What are Weaknesses in SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The weaknesses of Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II are -
Low market penetration in new markets
– Outside its home market of United States, Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II needs to spend more promotional, marketing, and advertising efforts to penetrate international markets.
Employees’ less understanding of Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II strategy
– From the outside it seems that the employees of Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II 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.
Ability to respond to the competition
– As the decision making is very deliberative at Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II, in the dynamic environment of Misc. Financial Services industry it has struggled to respond to the nimble upstart competition. Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II has reasonably good record with similar level competitors but it has struggled with new entrants taking away niches of its business.
High dependence on Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II ‘s star products
– The top 2 products and services of Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II still accounts for major business revenue. This dependence on star products in Misc. Financial Services industry has resulted into insufficient focus on developing new products, even though Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II has relatively successful track record of launching new products.
Increasing silos among functional specialists
– The organizational structure of Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II is dominated by functional specialists. It is not different from other players in the Misc. Financial Services industry, but Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II needs to de-silo the office environment to harness the true potential of its workforce. Secondly the de-silo will also help Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II to focus more on services in the Misc. Financial Services industry rather than just following the product oriented approach.
Products dominated business model
– Even though Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II has some of the most successful models in the Misc. Financial Services industry, this business model has made each new product launch extremely critical for continuous financial growth of the organization. Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II should strive to include more intangible value offerings along with its core products and services.
Capital Spending Reduction
– Even during the low interest decade, Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II has not been able to do capital spending to the tune of the competition. This has resulted into fewer innovations and company facing stiff competition from both existing competitors and new entrants who are disrupting the Misc. Financial Services industry using digital technology.
Need for greater diversity
– Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II 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.
Slow to strategic competitive environment developments
– As Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II is one of the leading players in the Misc. Financial Services industry, it takes time to assess the upcoming competitions. This has led to missing out on atleast 2-3 big opportunities in the Misc. Financial Services industry in last five years.
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 Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II supply chain. Even after few cautionary changes, Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II is still heavily dependent upon the existing supply chain. The existing supply chain though brings in cost efficiencies but it has left Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II vulnerable to further global disruptions in South East Asia.
Interest costs
– Compare to the competition, Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II 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.
Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II Opportunities | External Strategic Factors
What are Opportunities in the SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The opportunities of Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II are -
Developing new processes and practices
– Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II can develop new processes and procedures in Misc. Financial Services 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.
Better consumer reach
– The expansion of the 5G network will help Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II to increase its market reach. Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II 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.
Leveraging digital technologies
– Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II 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.
Use of Bitcoin and other crypto currencies for transactions in Misc. Financial Services industry
– The popularity of Bitcoin and other crypto currencies as asset class and medium of transaction has opened new opportunities for Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II in the Misc. Financial Services industry. Now Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II can target international markets with far fewer capital restrictions requirements than the existing system.
Manufacturing automation
– Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II can use the latest technology developments to improve its manufacturing and designing process in Misc. Financial Services sector. 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.
Harnessing reconfiguration of the global supply chains
– As the trade war between US and China heats up in the coming years, Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II 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 Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II to buy more products closer to the markets, and it can leverage its size and influence to get better deal from the local markets.
Finding new ways to collaborate
– Covid-19 has not only transformed business models of companies in Misc. Financial Services industry, but it has also influenced the consumer preferences. Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II can tie-up with other value chain partners to explore new opportunities regarding meeting customer demands and building a rewarding and engaging relationship.
Lowering marketing communication costs
– 5G expansion will open new opportunities for Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II in the field of marketing communication. It will bring down the cost of doing business, provide technology platform to build new products in the Misc. Financial Services industry, and it will provide faster access to the consumers.
Remote work and new talent hiring opportunities
– The widespread usage of remote working technologies during Covid-19 has opened opportunities for Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II to expand its talent hiring zone. According to McKinsey Global Institute, 20% of the high end workforce in fields such as finance, information technology, can continously work from remote local post Covid-19. This presents a really great opportunity for Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II to hire the very best people irrespective of their geographical location.
Learning at scale
– Online learning technologies has now opened space for Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II 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.
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 Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II 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.
Building a culture of innovation
– managers at Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II 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 Misc. Financial Services industry.
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. Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II can explore opportunities that can attract volunteers and are consistent with its mission and vision.
Threats Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II External Strategic Factors
What are Threats in the SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis
The threats of Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II are -
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. Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II 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.
Learning curve for new practices
– As the technology based on artificial intelligence and machine learning platform is getting complex, Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II may face longer learning curve for training and development of existing employees. This can open space for more nimble competitors in the field of Misc. Financial Services sector.
High dependence on third party suppliers
– Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II 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.
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 Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II business can come under increasing regulations regarding data privacy, data security, etc.
Technology acceleration in Forth Industrial Revolution
– Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II has witnessed rapid integration of technology during Covid-19 in the Misc. Financial Services industry. As one of the leading players in the industry, Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II needs to keep up with the evolution of technology in the Misc. Financial Services 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.
Trade war between China and United States
– The trade war between two of the biggest economies can hugely impact the opportunities for Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II in Misc. Financial Services industry. The Misc. Financial Services 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.
Regulatory challenges
– Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II 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 Misc. Financial Services industry regulations.
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. Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II needs to understand the core reasons impacting the Misc. Financial Services industry. This will help it in building a better workplace.
Barriers of entry lowering
– As technology is more democratized, the barriers to entry to Misc. Financial Services industry are lowering. It can presents Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II with greater competitive threats in the near to medium future. Secondly it will also put downward pressure on pricing throughout the Misc. Financial Services sector.
Stagnating economy with rate increase
– Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II 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 Misc. Financial Services industry.
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 Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II.
Environmental challenges
– Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II 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. Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II can take advantage of this fund but it will also bring new competitors in the Misc. Financial Services industry.
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 Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II Template, Example
Not all factors mentioned under the Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats quadrants in the SWOT Analysis are equal. Managers at Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II 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 Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II 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 Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II 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 Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II 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 Advent Claymore Conv Secs Income II needs to make to build a sustainable competitive advantage.
