SWOT
TOWS
MISSION, VISION, GOALS, VALUES
COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES
GROWTH STRATEGIES
100

Is the OT table external or internal

external

100

What does TOWS stand for

Threats, Opportunity, Weaknesses, Strength

100

What is a mission

the company's purpose 

it tells us what they want to achieve

100

Mention all competitive/generic strategies

Cost leadership, Cost focus, Differentiation, Differentiation focus

100

What are the different factors in the Growth strategy

Market development, Diversification, Market penetration, Product development

200
What does the 4 letters in SWOT stand for 

Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats

200

What is the TOWS based on

SWOT model

200

What is the difference between mission and vision

Mission is here and now, vision is long term

200

Explain Cost focus strategy

Company has lower market share focusing on a niche target group, while still maintaining low costs.  

200

Product development is (??) Product and (??) Market, what is it?

New product, existing market

300
What analysis do you use for conducting strength and weaknesses, mention at least 2 examples

internal analysis
example: Value chain, BMC, Financials

300

How will TOWS guide a company

by providing new initiatives after identifying the companys SWOT. 

it help with inputs for forward looking actions  

300

Mention the 4 conditions a goal must fulfil

Precise, Realistic, Time-specific, Measurable 

300

What is an example of cost leadership that we mentioned earlier in our presentation

Walmart

300
Who made the growth matrix 

Harry Igor Ansoff (only Ansoff is fine)

400

how do you conduct a SWOT analysis

by both conducting internal and external analysis

400

mention all initiative of the TOWS model

SO, WO, ST, WT

400

Does the following goal fulfil the 4 conditions

  • IKEA (2030 strategic plan):

  • Inspiring and enabling more than 1 billion people to live better lives within the limits of the planet.

No, it is not measurable therefore does not fulfil 

400

Why is Tesla a differentiation focus strategy

because they have a niche segment of environmentally-conscious consumers and tech enthusiasts.

400

What does product development include 

product line extension, replacing an existing product that has failed and modification of an existing product

500

Which factor does this case go under:
There is increasing in interest for chocolate milkshakes which this company sells.

Opportunity

500

What does the WO-initiative focus on and come with an example

Company takes the most of an opportunity despite its weaknesses. 

Example: Enter strategic alliance with competitor in the market

500

Mention 2 values for Niels Brock

Including diverse representation

To create intellectual and scholarly growth 

Acceptance of complex members
(all is mentioned at Niels Brock website)

500

What strategy does Netto use

Cost leadership

500

What is the example mentioned in the presentation of diversification

A manufacturer of razors now begins to produce and sell straws to fast food restaurants.