Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref (FSRF11) SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / MBA Resources

Introduction to SWOT Analysis

SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix for Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref (Brazil)

Based on various researches at Oak Spring University , Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref is operating in a macro-environment that has been destablized by – technology disruption, increasing commodity prices, increasing government debt because of Covid-19 spendings, talent flight as more people leaving formal jobs, wage bills are increasing, increasing inequality as vast percentage of new income is going to the top 1%, challanges to central banks by blockchain based private currencies, banking and financial system is disrupted by Bitcoin and other crypto currencies, supply chains are disrupted by pandemic , etc

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Introduction to SWOT Analysis of Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref

SWOT stands for an organization’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats . At Oak Spring University, we believe that Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref can use SWOT analysis as a strategic management tool to assess the current internal strengths and weaknesses of the Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref, and to figure out the opportunities and threats in the macro environment – technological, environmental, political, economic, social, demographic, etc in which Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref 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.

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SWOT Objectives / Importance of SWOT Analysis and SWOT Matrix

SWOT analysis of Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref can be done for the following purposes –
1. Strategic planning of Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref
2. Improving business portfolio management of Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref
3. Assessing feasibility of the new initiative in Brazil
4. Making a NA sector specific business decision
5. Set goals for the organization
6. Organizational restructuring of Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref

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Strengths of Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref | Internal Strategic Factors
What are Strengths in SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis

The strengths of Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref are -

Learning organization

- Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref 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 Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref is open place that encourages instructiveness, ideation, open minded discussions, and creativity. Employees and leaders at Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref emphasize – knowledge, initiative, and innovation.

Highly skilled collaborators

– Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref has highly efficient outsourcing and offshoring strategy. It has resulted in greater operational flexibility and bringing down the costs in highly price sensitive NA industry. Secondly the value chain collaborators of Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref have helped the firm to develop new products and bring them quickly to the marketplace.

Training and development

– Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref has one of the best training and development program in NA industry. The effectiveness of the training programs can be measured in – employees retention, in-house promotion, loyalty, new venture initiation, lack of conflict, and high level of both employees and customer engagement.

Sustainable margins compare to other players in NA industry

– Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref has clearly differentiated products in the market place. This has enabled Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref to fetch slight price premium compare to the competitors in the NA industry. The sustainable margins have also helped Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref to invest into research and development (R&D) and innovation.

Organizational Resilience of Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref

– The covid-19 pandemic has put organizational resilience at the centre of everthing Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref 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 Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref in NA industry is based on four key concepts – personalization, simplification of complex needs, prompt response, and continuous engagement.

High brand equity

– Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref has strong brand awareness and brand recognition among both - the exiting customers and potential new customers. Strong brand equity has enabled Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref to keep acquiring new customers and building profitable relationship with both the new and loyal customers.

High switching costs

– The high switching costs that Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref 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.

Effective Research and Development (R&D)

– Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref has innovation driven culture where significant part of the revenues are spent on the research and development activities. This has resulted in – Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref staying ahead in the NA industry in terms of – new product launches, superior customer experience, highly competitive pricing strategies, and great returns to the shareholders.

Successful track record of launching new products

– Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref has launched numerous new products in last few years, keeping in mind evolving customer preferences and competitive pressures. Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref 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.

Operational resilience

– The operational resilience strategy of Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref comprises – understanding the underlying the factors in the NA 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.

Digital Transformation in NA industry

- digital transformation varies from industry to industry. For Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref digital transformation journey comprises differing goals based on market maturity, customer technology acceptance, and organizational culture. Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref 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.

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Weaknesses of Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref | Internal Strategic Factors
What are Weaknesses in SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis

The weaknesses of Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref are -

Aligning sales with marketing

– From the outside it seems that Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref needs to have more collaboration between its sales team and marketing team. Sales professionals in the NA industry have deep experience in developing customer relationships. Marketing department at Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref can leverage the sales team experience to cultivate customer relationships as Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref is planning to shift buying processes online.

Slow decision making process

– As mentioned earlier in the report, Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref has a very deliberative decision making approach. This approach has resulted in prudent decisions, but it has also resulted in missing opportunities in the NA industry over the last five years. Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref even though has strong showing on digital transformation primary two stages, it has struggled to capitalize the power of digital transformation in marketing efforts and new venture efforts.

Low market penetration in new markets

– Outside its home market of Brazil, Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref needs to spend more promotional, marketing, and advertising efforts to penetrate international markets.

High cash cycle compare to competitors

Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref has a high cash cycle compare to other players in the NA industry. It needs to shorten the cash cycle by 12% to be more competitive in the marketplace, reduce inventory costs, and be more profitable.

Need for greater diversity

– Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref 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.

Skills based hiring in NA industry

– The stress on hiring functional specialists at Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref 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.

Slow to strategic competitive environment developments

– As Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref is one of the leading players in the NA industry, it takes time to assess the upcoming competitions. This has led to missing out on atleast 2-3 big opportunities in the NA industry in last five years.

Workers concerns about automation

– As automation is fast increasing in the NA industry, Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref needs to come up with a strategy to reduce the workers concern regarding automation. Without a clear strategy, it could lead to disruption and uncertainty within the organization.

No frontier risks strategy

– From the 10K / annual statement of Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref, it seems that company is thinking out the frontier risks that can impact NA industry. But it has very little resources allocation to manage the risks emerging from events such as natural disasters, climate change, melting of permafrost, tacking the rise of artificial intelligence, opportunities and threats emerging from commercialization of space etc.

Increasing silos among functional specialists

– The organizational structure of Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref is dominated by functional specialists. It is not different from other players in the NA industry, but Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref needs to de-silo the office environment to harness the true potential of its workforce. Secondly the de-silo will also help Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref to focus more on services in the NA industry rather than just following the product oriented approach.

Slow to harness new channels of communication

– Even though competitors are using new communication channels such as Instagram, Tiktok, and Snap, Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref is slow explore the new channels of communication. These new channels of communication can help Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref to provide better information regarding NA products and services. It can also build an online community to further reach out to potential customers.

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Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref Opportunities | External Strategic Factors
What are Opportunities in the SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis

The opportunities of Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref 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, Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref can use these opportunities to build new business models that can help the communities that Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref operates in. Secondly it can use opportunities from government spending in NA sector.

Redefining models of collaboration and team work

– As explained in the weaknesses section, Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref is facing challenges because of the dominance of functional experts in the organization. Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref can utilize new technology in the field of NA industry to build more coordinated teams and streamline operations and communications using tools such as CAD, Zoom, etc.

Learning at scale

– Online learning technologies has now opened space for Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref 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.

Changes in consumer behavior post Covid-19

– consumer behavior has changed in the NA industry because of Covid-19 restrictions. Some of this behavior will stay once things get back to normal. Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref 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. Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref 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.

Creating value in data economy

– The success of analytics program of Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref has opened avenues for new revenue streams for the organization in NA industry. This can help Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref to build a more holistic ecosystem for Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref products in the NA industry by providing – data insight services, data privacy related products, data based consulting services, etc.

Low interest rates

– Even though inflation is raising its head in most developed economies, Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref 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.

Remote work and new talent hiring opportunities

– The widespread usage of remote working technologies during Covid-19 has opened opportunities for Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref 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 Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref to hire the very best people irrespective of their geographical location.

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. Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref can explore opportunities that can attract volunteers and are consistent with its mission and vision.

Building a culture of innovation

– managers at Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref 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 NA industry.

Use of Bitcoin and other crypto currencies for transactions in NA industry

– The popularity of Bitcoin and other crypto currencies as asset class and medium of transaction has opened new opportunities for Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref in the NA industry. Now Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref can target international markets with far fewer capital restrictions requirements than the existing system.

Finding new ways to collaborate

– Covid-19 has not only transformed business models of companies in NA industry, but it has also influenced the consumer preferences. Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref can tie-up with other value chain partners to explore new opportunities regarding meeting customer demands and building a rewarding and engaging relationship.

Harnessing reconfiguration of the global supply chains

– As the trade war between US and China heats up in the coming years, Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref 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 Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref to buy more products closer to the markets, and it can leverage its size and influence to get better deal from the local markets.

Reforming the budgeting process

- By establishing new metrics that will be used to evaluate both existing and potential projects Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref can not only reduce the costs of the project but also help it in integrating the projects with other processes within the organization.

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Threats Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref External Strategic Factors
What are Threats in the SWOT Analysis / TOWS Matrix / Weighted SWOT Analysis

The threats of Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref are -

Shortening product life cycle

– it is one of the major threat that Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref is facing in NA sector. It can lead to higher research and development costs, higher marketing expenses, lower customer loyalty, etc.

Learning curve for new practices

– As the technology based on artificial intelligence and machine learning platform is getting complex, Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref may face longer learning curve for training and development of existing employees. This can open space for more nimble competitors in the field of NA sector.

Easy access to finance

– Easy access to finance in NA industry will also reduce the barriers to entry in the industry, thus putting downward pressure on the prices because of increasing competition. Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref can utilize it by borrowing at lower rates and invest it into research and development, capital expenditure to fortify its core competitive advantage.

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 Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref.

Trade war between China and United States

– The trade war between two of the biggest economies can hugely impact the opportunities for Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref in NA industry. The NA 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.

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 Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref in the NA 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 Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref business can come under increasing regulations regarding data privacy, data security, etc.

Stagnating economy with rate increase

– Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref 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 NA industry.

Increasing wage structure of Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref

– 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 Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref.

Technology acceleration in Forth Industrial Revolution

– Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref has witnessed rapid integration of technology during Covid-19 in the NA industry. As one of the leading players in the industry, Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref needs to keep up with the evolution of technology in the NA 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.

Consumer confidence and its impact on Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref 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 NA industry and other sectors.

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. Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref needs to understand the core reasons impacting the NA industry. This will help it in building a better workplace.

Regulatory challenges

– Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref 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 NA industry regulations.

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Weighted SWOT Analysis of Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref Template, Example

Not all factors mentioned under the Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats quadrants in the SWOT Analysis are equal. Managers at Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref 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 Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref 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 Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref 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 Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref 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 Fdo Inv Setorial FL E Ref Fiset FL Ref needs to make to build a sustainable competitive advantage.

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