Assignment Task: A SWOT Analysis for
Strategic Planning and Implementation
Assume that you are a consultant to one of the publicly traded global companies you selected for the Week 2 social media assignment (Apple). Top managers have requested that a strategic plan, including a S.W.O.T. analysis, for them. A strategic plan is a document that organizations develop to communicate goals and the actions needed to achieve those goals. The plan also has a timeline that includes all critical elements in the planning exercise. Review the company's financials. Identify if the company met its financial goals for the previous fiscal year. Explain and be specific in your report.
For this assignment, A S.W.O.T. analysis of your company (Apple) using the template (a table of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats) included in this week's resources. Identify at least three points for each of the four S.W.O.T. categories. Then, at least three recommendations for improvement based on the results of the analysis. For each recommendation, you must identify how it will be put into action (implemented) and what the consequences of each recommendation might be (what could happen after implementation, both positive and negative). Length: 1-page SWOT analysis with 4-6 pages of recommendations, not including title and reference pages References: Include at least 3 scholarly resources. The completed assignment should address all assignment requirements, exhibit evidence of concept knowledge, and demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the content presented in the course.