Department of oucation REGION III SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF NUEVA ECIJA TALAVERA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Highway 1, Villa Rufina Subdivision, Pagasa District, Talavera, Nueva Ecija C) Supports an aggressive strategy D) Supports a turnaround-oriented strategy 6. All but which one of the following would be considered a limiting factor or influence to a SWOT analysis? A) The analysis can overemphasize a single strength. B) The SWOT analysis can ignore changing circumstances. C) It can recognize that a strength is always a source of competitive advantage. D) The analysis can downplay external threats. 7 . attempts to understand how a business creates customer value by examining the contributions of different activities within a business to that value. A) Internal analysis B) Value chain analysis C) A value chain D) SWOT analysis 8. Primary activities conducted by a firm are those that are involved in the creation, marketing, and transfer of the product to the buyer. Which one of the following would not be considered a primary activity? A) Procurement B) Marketing and Sales C) Inbound logistics D) Service 9. The is a method of analyzing and identifying a firm's strategic advantages based on examining its distinct combination of assets, skills, capabilities, and intangibles as an organization. A) value chain analysis B) activity-based cost accounting method. C) resource-based view D) SWOT analysis 10. The tangible assets of a firm would include all but which one of the following? A) Its trademark. B) Its raw materials. C) Its financial resources. D) Its computer systems. Prepared By: SHERILLYNE G. MANIMBO Teacher II Checked By: Approved by: Noted by:'33:! runblu' at the minimum! Eruarnnrnt of ottoman" REGION ill SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF Nut-VA It'llA TALAVERA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Highway 1, Villa Rufim Subdivision, Pagasa District, Talavem, Niieva Erij'a ACTIVITY 1 CASE STUDY In the mid-1990s, Dell Computer used a SWOT analysis to create a strong business strategy that has helped it become a very strong competitor in its industry value chain. Dell identied its strengths in selling directly to customers and in designing its computers and other products to reduce manufacturing costs. It acknowledged the weakness of having no relationships with local computer dealers and lack of experts. Dell faced threats from competitors such as Compaq and IBM, both of which had much stronger brand names and reputations for quality at that time. Dell identied an opportunity by noting that its customers were becoming more knowledgeable about computers and could specify exactly what they wanted without having Dell salespersons answer questions or develop congurations for them. It also saw the internet as potential marketing tool. The results of Dell SWOT analysis are: ASSESSMENT Read the case and answer the questions below. Do not forget to encircle the letter of your answer! Keep it up. CASE: Simon is the owner of a company (Shining Armor) that specializes in a variety of oor waxing and polishing products. His company managers are in the process of nding answers to such questions as: How well is our current strategr working? and What is our current situation? 1. In order to obtain the answers to these types of questions Simon's company is most likely to conduct which one of the following? A) Analysis of strengths and weaknesses B) SWOT analysis C) Analysis of weaknesses and threats D) Strategic brainstorming session 2. The Shining Armor Company wants to know the major favorable situations that exist in its environment. Essenally, the company wants to gain understanding of its A) strengths B) weaknesses C) threats D) opportunities 3. All of the following would represent possible threats to the Shining Armor Company except which one of the following? A) Entrance of new competitors B) Improved buyer or supplier relationships C) New or revised regulations D) Slow market growth 4. All of the following except which one would be considered a weakness to a business such as the one owned by Simon ? A) Maturing markets B) Limited industry expertise C) Brand name D) Limited nancial resources . Utilizing a SWOT analysis diagram, one would expect to nd which piece of mformation about the company in question in Cell 2? A) Supports a diversication strategy B} Supports a defensive strategy [4% Address: Roxas Street, Pag~asa District, Talavera, Nueva Eciia j ' Mobile No; 09062945244 [09283394668 | 09972875869 Email Address: talaveraseniorhighschcol300864gmailcom Facehook: https:l/www.facebookcom/SHSIalaveraNI-IS/