Module 3: The Environment in which Businesses Operate
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SWOT Analysis

 

On the other hand, a SWOT analysis focuses on the internal and external environment of a company and is therefore provides a useful analysis to use in tandem with PESTLE: 

SWOT
Strengths

are the things that a business does well.

Opportunities

are the things the business can take advantage of, e.g. there may be an opportunity to appeal to a new market or create a new product

Weaknesses

are the things a business is not doing so well or that need improvement.

Threats

are the things that can have a negative impact on a business.