SWOT Analysis
For this assignment, I have selected to use Dish Network as the organization of choice for this paper on which to conduct a thorough analysis of the internal Strengths and Weaknesses and external Opportunities and Threats for that organization.
Please name the paper “Parrilla Cynthia_303SWOT.”
SWOT case should be in a cohesive essay format; no bullet points.
Analyze the internal and external environments of the organization along the following terms:
Section I:
•Give a company history, including a Mission Statement if available.
Section II:
•Thoroughly explain at least three (each) major Strengths and Weaknesses of the organization. For each strength, discuss whether or not that strength could be considered a distinctive competence for the organization. For each weakness, discuss what the organization could do to minimize that weakness. Should have a minimum of a full paragraph for each discussion of each strength and weakness. Note that bullet points are not acceptable.
Paper Format:
•Correctly produced APA parenthetical citations and Reference list. I must have a minimum of three external research sources
•Minimum of 500 words for section I & II
•APA parenthetical citations and Reference list for these two sections are required. I must have a minimum of three external research sources.
Section III:
•Thoroughly research and analyze three (each) Opportunities and Threats that this organization is facing. Be sure to include the relevant dimension of the General Environment from which each of these forces is derived. Include in the analysis an explanation of how the specific forces within those dimensions will likely impact the company and why. Include other companies/industries on which this may also have an effect. I must have a minimum of a full paragraph for each discussion of each opportunity and threat. Note that bullet points are not acceptable.
Section IV:
•Thoroughly research and analyze the business-level and/or corporate-level strategies and discuss strategies the organization can use to exploit the opportunities and neutralize the threats.
Section V:
Summary of SWOT Analysis
Total paper (all four sections) should be a minimum of 1000 words. APA parenthetical citations and Reference list for section III is required (separate from Sec I & II). I must have a minimum of three external research sources.
MANDATORY OUTLINE
Section 1 &2
Section I.
Organization History, including a Mission Statement if possible
Section II.
Organizational Strengths and Weaknesses
A. First Organizational Strength
1. Reason it is considered a strength
2. Explain whether or not this strength could be considered a distinctive competence
B. Second Organizational Strength
1. Reason it is considered a strength
2. Explain whether or not this strength could be considered a distinctive competence
C. Third Organizational Strength
1. Reason it is considered a strength
2. Explain whether or not this strength could be considered a distinctive competence
D. First Organizational Weakness.
1. Reason it is considered a weakness.
2. Discuss how the organization can minimize this weakness.
E. Second Organizational Weakness
1. Reason it is considered a weakness
2. Discuss how the organization can minimize this weakness.
F. Third Organizational Weakness
1. Reason it is considered a weakness.
2. Discuss how the organization can minimize this weakness.
References list and APA parenthetical citations, must turn in a reference list with sections I & II
Section III. Opportunities / Threats
A. First Opportunity
1. Explanation of the Dimension within the General Environment and specific Force coming from that dimension that is creating the opportunity
2. Explanation of why it’s an opportunity and how it affects the organization
B. Second Opportunity
1. Explanation of the Dimension within the General Environment and specific Force coming from that dimension that is creating the opportunity
2. Explanation of why it’s an opportunity and how it affects the organization
C. Third Opportunity
1. Explanation of the Dimension within the General Environment and specific Force coming from that dimension that is creating the opportunity
2. Explanation of why it’s an opportunity and how it affects the organization
D. First Threat
1. Explanation of the Dimension within the General Environment and specific Force coming from that dimension that is creating the threat
2. Explanation of why it’s a threat and how it affects the organization
E. Second Threat
1. Explanation of the Dimension within the General Environment and specific Force coming from that dimension that is creating the threat
2. Explanation of why it’s a threat and how it affects the organization
F. Third Threat
1. Explanation of the Dimension within the General Environment and specific Force coming from that dimension that is creating the threat
2. Explanation of why it’s a threat and how it affects the organization
IV. Strategies
A. Based on the SWOT analysis and research of the organization, fully explain which business-level or corporate-level strategy the organization appears to be following
B. Based on the SWOT analysis and research discuss strategies the organization can use to exploit the opportunities and neutralize the threats
V. Summary of SWOT Analysis
V. References list and APA parenthetical citations, must turn in a reference list with sections I & II and with sections III & IV
*** I would like to have included a SWOT chart as part of the essay in sec V.