SWOT

• What does SWOT stand for in SWOT analysis?

  Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats
• What is the purpose of a SWOT analysis?

  To help plan business strategy
• What are the components of a SWOT analysis?

  • Strengths
  • Weaknesses
  • Opportunities
  • Threats
• How does Amazon's AWS unit contribute to its SWOT analysis?

  It is a strength due to its growth
• What is a weakness identified in Amazon's SWOT analysis?

  High costs from last-mile delivery
• What opportunity could help Amazon resolve its delivery cost issue?

  Acquisitions of delivery companies
• Who is a key threat to Amazon's AWS unit?

  Microsoft with Azure
• Why is it important to regularly update a SWOT analysis?

  • Business environments change constantly
  • New opportunities and threats emerge
  • Ensures relevance of strategic planning
• What does a SWOT analysis not guarantee?

  Success of the business strategy
• What could cause a strategy to fail despite a good SWOT analysis?

  Poor implementation or environmental changes
• What is the dynamic nature of SWOT analysis?

  • SWOT analysis changes over time
  • Requires regular updates
  • Reflects current business conditions