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What is the primary purpose of environmental scanning in business?
What is the primary purpose of environmental scanning in business?
Which of the following is NOT a step in conducting a SWOT analysis?
Which of the following is NOT a step in conducting a SWOT analysis?
What should be avoided when creating a SWOT analysis?
What should be avoided when creating a SWOT analysis?
Why is it important to distinguish between a business's current state and its potential future in SWOT analysis?
Why is it important to distinguish between a business's current state and its potential future in SWOT analysis?
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How should businesses approach monitoring trends according to the content?
How should businesses approach monitoring trends according to the content?
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What is a key component of the environmental scanning process?
What is a key component of the environmental scanning process?
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What characteristic should a SWOT analysis have?
What characteristic should a SWOT analysis have?
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In relation to competitors, how should SWOT analysis be conducted?
In relation to competitors, how should SWOT analysis be conducted?
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When selecting a business idea, what initial step should be taken?
When selecting a business idea, what initial step should be taken?
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What is the significance of evaluating both strengths and weaknesses in a business?
What is the significance of evaluating both strengths and weaknesses in a business?
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Study Notes
Environmental Scanning Overview
- Environmental scanning is a method for gathering, analyzing, and distributing information for tactical or strategic use.
- It involves collecting both factual and subjective data regarding the business environment of a company.
Business Idea Generation and Evaluation
- Begin by generating ideas for a business and evaluating them through brainstorming sessions.
- Narrow down your initial choices based on defined criteria and reasons for selection.
- Discuss and justify your top five business choices, explaining the rationale behind each.
Final Business Choice
- Limit your options to two final choices; explain the decision-making process for selecting these two.
- Elaborate on the final business choice, providing reasoning for why it was selected over others.
Conducting SWOT Analysis
- Strengths and Weaknesses: Be realistic about the internal strengths and weaknesses of the business.
- Current vs. Future: Differentiate between the current state of the business and potential future growth during the analysis.
- Specificity: Ensure the SWOT analysis is specific; avoid vague statements or grey areas.
- Competitive Context: Evaluate strengths and weaknesses in comparison to competitors, determining how the business measures up.
- Simplicity: Keep the SWOT analysis brief and uncomplicated, focusing on key points.
- Subjectivity: Acknowledge that SWOT analysis is subjective and influenced by personal perceptions.
Trends and Adaptability
- Continuous search for new trends, innovations, and issues is crucial as market dynamics evolve across generations.
- Staying informed about emerging trends ensures the business remains competitive and relevant.
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This quiz covers key concepts of environmental scanning, business idea generation, evaluation, and SWOT analysis. It is designed to help you understand the strategic decision-making process in business and how to critically assess different business ideas. Demonstrate your knowledge by discussing various aspects of developing a successful business strategy.
