Assignment
400-600 words, Online sources only please
Part 1
In the Discussion Board, you reviewed a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, and trends (SWOTT) analysis of a fast-food franchise that was done in 2013, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbyb0ht-dsk&feature=youtu.be . There have been many more recent changes with the fast-food giant toward improved business results. Read https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-unveils-turnaround-strategy-2015-4 on these changes, and conduct a brief SWOTT analysis based on these new changes that includes the following:
• Strengths: The internal and external characteristics of a company that are stronger than its competitors
• Weaknesses: The internal and external characteristics of a company that are weaker than its competitors
• Opportunities: The issues internal and external to a company that can affect the company and its competitors in a favorable way
• Threats: The issues internal and external to a company that can affect the company and its competitors in an unfavorable way
• Trends: The internal and external patterns in the organization, market, or industry
Part 2
Based on the first initial of your last name, complete the following:
• First initial M-Z: Provide an argument against the ability of a fast-food franchise to succeed with these strategies.
Provide research that supports your assertions.