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Which of the following best describes the purpose of a SWOT analysis in business planning?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a SWOT analysis in business planning?
- To help a business make necessary plans of action by evaluating its internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats. (correct)
- To create a detailed projection of future financial statements.
- To determine interest rates for short-term loans.
- To estimate the long-term financial outcomes of the firm.
A sales forecast solely relies on past sales data and completely disregards economic factors and competitive positions.
A sales forecast solely relies on past sales data and completely disregards economic factors and competitive positions.
False (B)
Define 'Direct Materials Budget' in the context of budgeting.
Define 'Direct Materials Budget' in the context of budgeting.
A summary of the quantity and cost of direct materials needed for production.
A budget serves as both a tool for ________ and a tool for ________ in the course of operations.
A budget serves as both a tool for ________ and a tool for ________ in the course of operations.
Match the following budget types with their description:
Match the following budget types with their description:
Flashcards
SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis
Analysis of a business's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.
Financial Forecast
Financial Forecast
Estimates future financial outcomes, including sales and financial statements.
Budget
Budget
A statement projecting future sales, expenses, and financial outcomes, used for planning and control.
Operating Budget
Operating Budget
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Sales Budget
Sales Budget
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Study Notes
- SWOT analysis helps make necessary plans during situations.
- Strengths are resources that a firm owns or controls.
- Weaknesses are limitations which affect the firm.
- Opportunities are external environments from which a firm benefits.
- Threats are unfavorable situations.
- Financial Forecasts estimate future financial outcomes.
Sales Forecast
- Projects sales.
Projected Financial Statements
- A financial projection presents an entity's financial results.
Factors to Consider
- Economy
- Investment climate
- Competitive position
- SWOT
Budget
- A statement of projected sales, rates, and expenses.
Purpose
- A tool for planning
- A tool for control during operation
Types
- Operating projections detail all income and expenses.
Financial
- Indicates the impact of planned strategies on the number of units a firm expects to sell.
- Sales budgets relate to the number of units a firm expects to sell.
- Direct materials budget is a summary of the quantity.
- Production budgets show expected production value.
- Direct labor budgets project how much to produce.
- Factory overhead budgets account for manufacturing expenses.
- Maintaining inventory budget is necessary for constructing a budget statement
- Ceiling and administrative expenses are operating costs not directly associated with production.
- Cash budget is essential to maintain operation of the business.
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Description
Understand how a SWOT analysis and financial forecasts can help in planning. Recognize the importance of sales forecasts and projected financial statements in estimating future financial outcomes, considering economic factors, investment climate, and competitive positioning. Learn about budgeting as a tool for both planning and operational control.
