Complete a SWOT analysis for the Special Olympics (2019). Strategic Plan 2016-2020.

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Post your answers in the discussion board for question below. Make sure you provide examples
from the Strategic Plan to verify that you read it and to supports your answers.

1. Strengths (30 points) - “When formulating the strengths, it is important to approach these
from an internal perspective as well as from the perspectives of the customer and the market. It
is necessary to remain realistic in order to prevent that the organization or the project from being
positioned too highly with respect to the market and the competition. For example, if your
competitor delivers a high-quality product to the market, good ingredients and sound
workmanship are of the utmost importance” (Vilet, n.d.).

Weaknesses (30 points) - “You must be aware that weaknesses are the qualities that hinder an
organization’s productivity and prevent an organization from accomplishing its mission and
reaching its full potential. However, weaknesses are controllable, and the magnitude and impact
of the damage can be reduced but to do so, you will first have to identify your company’s
weaknesses” (PESTLE analysis, 2016).

1. Opportunities – (30 points) “There are countless opportunities that are present in the
environment within which the organization operates. Companies can always benefit from such
opportunities. The opportunities may arise from the market, competition or technology. Existing
opportunities might be the use of new technology, the failure of any one of your competitors, or
taking advantage of the company’s existing resources which remain untapped as of yet”
(PESTLE analysis, 2016).

Threats - (30 points) “Threats are elements of vulnerability that may jeopardize the reliability and
profitability of any business. Threats are inevitable and uncontrollable but they need to be
addressed in order to find a viable solution. Some examples of threats include declining industry
profits, increasing competition or economic crisis” (PESTLE analysis, 2016).

● Thoroughly explain and list one strength, Weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the
strategic plan (10 points)
● Provide examples from the Strategic plan to support the strength, Weaknesses,
opportunities and threats , (10 points)
● Spelling and Grammar (10 points)