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Individual SWOT Analysis and Theoretical Application

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Individual SWOT Analysis and Theoretical Application

Social science theories manage and summarize the social processes explored in

sociological studies. Social systems philosophies help individuals in their immediate

surroundings understand numerous social difficulties, including family complications, child

exploitation, joint dysfunction, and matters affecting people such as nervousness, truncated self-

esteem, and connection problems. However, through critical thinking, individuals can effectively

address all their challenges. The social conflict and structural-functional theories are the

emphases of this part. Theories help explain different behaviors, perspectives or events such as

how people form societies, how these societies exist and shape the behavior of the people.

Theories allow people explain different themes relating to organizational, social and personal

behavior.

Summary of the Two Theories

Structural Functionalism Theory

The systems approach, frequently recognized as functionalism, sees community as a

scheme composed of unified fragments organized to ensemble the physical and cultural

requirements of the culture's associates. According to research conducted by Siregar, conflicts

and social changes influence each other. While conflicts inspire social changes, these

modifications can contribute to conflicts (Siregar, 2022). The social cultures or systems of

thoughts and values focus on addressing basic needs, including government, schooling, family,

health, faith, and the market (Büchs & Koch, 2019).

According to the Marxist-grounded sociological theory,

People and families (socioeconomic groups) within civilization engage on the premise of

dispute rather than agreement (Hayes, 2022). Parties will seek to take varying amounts of

economic and nonphysical reserves from various conflicts.

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The structural functionalism theory views societies through macro-level orientations,

broadly emphasizing the communal structures that depict the community in general and

believing that civilizations have developed like organisms. This approach considers both social

structure and social functions (Siregar, 2022). Functionalism addresses a community regarding

the function of constituent components, including institutions, norms, customs, and traditions

(Balogun, 2021). In basic definitions, the functionalism theory focuses on the impute efforts as

scrupulously as conceivable to each custom, feature, or practice and its impacts on the operating

of supposedly steady, consistent systems.

Social Conflict Theory

The conflict theory is considered as a tool for change by different conflict philosophers; the

theory has shown capacity to develop inconsistences and civil unrest. According to Post el al.,

(2020), the social conflict perspective propagates that within a given society, people and

organizations (socioeconomic classes) tend to base their communication on the premise of

conflict instead of consensus (Post et al., 2020). The authors reveal that individuals will tend to

take different levels of non- material and physical reserves due to various complications. Parties

will seek to take varying quantities of physical and non-material reserves for various problems

(including the wealthy and the poor). Conflict theorists perceive disagreement as a compound for

modification because it produces inconsistencies occasionally determined, shadowed by discord

within the society, and continued disparities (Post et al., 2020). According to the conflict

perspective, the class structure and inequality prevails as a result of prevalence of contradictions

and tensions.

When resources become scarce, conflict is inevitable as different groups strive to survive.

The sociological theory emphasizes the discrepancies in objectives and disputes over limited
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resources among social groups (Hayes, 2022). The rich will try to preserve their rights, influence,

reputation, and communal standing by manipulating key institutions like pertaining education,

politics among other organizations in a bid to control resources like funds and capacity. People

within different classes tend to posses’ different interests. The ordinary citizens do not have any

unique assets to protect as they tend work for access to the upper class's capital investment.

Development of the constitutional systems is a tool for ensuring dominance over the ordinary

citizens by the rich as they advance towards realizing their objectives. According to Marx, the

western civilization was based on prevalence of capitalist societies, feudal states, primitive

socialism and ancient humanity were the four primary epochs during which western culture

evolved (Den, 2022). Additionally, Zhao (2020) points that the only depictions of a socialist

economy refer to primitive Marxism steered by prehistoric societies (Zhao, 2020). Since then,

recent civilizations have been grouped in two classes; the enslaved and the enslavers.

Reasons for Selecting the Theories and Why They Are Important

The social conflict and structural-functional theories were selected since they focus on

addressing societies and the activities that influence their wellbeing. Both theories play various

roles and are essential in several aspects. The social conflict model promotes societies in finding

common grounds, forming alliances, defining core values, identifying viewpoints variances,

setting boundaries, and informing techniques for attaining expected changes. Structural

functionalism grasps those human civilizations tend to change toward augmented diversity, in

which organizations become progressively dedicated to the roles they make (Gangwar, 2021).

The theory majors on social institutions, wide social structures, how they are interlinked and

their impacts to the society.

The structural-functionalist-functionalist methodology is critical as its analysis humanity in

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terms of different individual characteristics that enable a society operate efficiently. The

functionalist model asserts that communities today are more inclined towards differentiation

where institutions also becoming highly focused on their core businesses (Duignan, 2022).

Different social systems within religion, education sector, justice system, family structures and

economic divisions each perform uniquely to create an efficient society. Systems theory is able

to create values within the community through analyzing the social architecture and behavior

patterns. Additionally, the structural functionalism theory further separates the vivid and

obscured flaws within social institutions that need action. Structural functionalism theory

elaborates the society's structure and encourages social inequity in matters of employment and

positions.

How the Theories Have Impacted My Life and Changed Me in Some Way

The conflict theory enabled me to establish positive changes and comprehension by

acknowledging how oppression exists in the society and provision of resources and advocacy as

a remedy for the disequilibrium. It enabled me to recognize how I should relate to and solve

conflicts with my friends. For instance, I had weaknesses in paying attention to my friends,

especially when they were in conflict. Through the social conflict theory, I have understood that

every individual has struggled amid social inequalities. In contrast, Structural functionalism

theory enabled me to create positive change, self-awareness, and understanding by focusing on

the associations between numerous organizations that constitute a society. It further enabled me

to understand that every individual has to play a role in society. For instance, it helped me to

realize the importance of engaging in community activities, including strengthening my

interaction with others. These theories guided me in knowing my strengths and weaknesses. For

instance, I realized that I am socially better than my management colleagues and other users, an
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attribute that allows me to make new friends in a new setting.

These theories changed me in some way because they helped me realize my weaknesses

and how to approach them, including interacting with people of different classes. Social science

theories play vital roles in creating foundations that help understand early stages and effects of

democratic organizations, elaboration of conflict, the persistent of social networks as well as

government agency objectives. Significantly, collaborative scientific practices frequently contest

"common sense" or conservative interpretations, whether these models submerge investigators in

new opinions or methodically assess institutions and occurrences. Therefore, social science

theories deliver a supplementary evidence-based groundwork for evaluating modern

sociopolitical environments.

How I Will Apply the Theories

I will use the conflict theory when competing with other people since it can help me

recognize that overwhelming factors exist in every human. I must not win in every situation; any

other person can defeat me. Competitions exist due to inadequate materials, including

commodities, money, and properties; therefore, I should not use conflict as the solution to

everything. The structural-functionalism theory will aid me in understanding the various values

and norms I should adhere to feel part of society. Norms referee the rules or the expectations that

are communally enforced, including avoiding stealing from neighbors or recognizing how to

behave during a gathering. Values are the desirability principles that include integrity or honesty.

Therefore, I will use these theories in the future to eliminate my weaknesses and threats. They

will further help me develop my strengths and utilize the opportunities I encounter.

How the Theories Help Shape the Conducted SWOT Analysis

Both theories played significant roles in shaping the individual SWOT analysis by enabling
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the determination of strengths, core values, opportunities, weaknesses, threats, and self-

awareness. For instance, these theories helped me realize my aptitude to learn quickly and adapt

to various circumstances. These theories further helped me understand my strong communication

skills and patience, especially when approaching or solving conflicts. In addition, the theories

shaped my realization of my weaknesses, including my lack of attention and technical skills

when handling conflicts.

Conclusion

Individuals who apply social science theories obtain the foundation for learning about

numerous events, including how individuals create institutions in numerous cultures. Theories

play significant roles in allowing community members to observe the major topics in a broad

range of civil and individual actions. People should use SWOT analysis to examine themselves

since it offers a clear picture of numerous career progression strategies. The conclusions of the

analysis were reflected by friends' and family members' reactions, and their support strengthened

the determination to overcome the obstacles and achieve the SWOT analysis goal. The SWOT

analysis proved to be a valuable tool for selecting a professional development strategy. Putting

the information into practice as a business plan will help achieve goals and establish oneself as a

valuable specialist. Perceived lack of responsibility could create new opportunities for

individuals to pursue their dream.

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Appendix

Individual SWOT Analysis Table

Personal Mission Statement I am a highly-skilled professional who uses

my skills and knowledge in various fields.

Serving humanity is what I like doing the

most, and seeing people suffering and

starving due to the high prices of

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commodities, specifically food items make

me sad.

Accomplishing Mission Statement I see it as my role to be a blessing to the

less privileged and establish the best

version of their better tomorrow. My

venture will obtain food materials locally

rather than importing them to promote

regional farmers. The decision will further

ensure that the foods I process and supply

to people are at an affordable price since oi

will not be incurring any importing costs.

Long-Term Goals My long-term goals include developing my

life vision and becoming a better business

person. These goals will help me in various

aspects, including aligning my mission,

giving me a demarcated roadmap for my

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success, helping me avoid distractions,

inspiring me to be successful, and will

guide me toward a successful business.

Short-Term Goals My short-term goals include earning a new

degree or certificate, improving my

performance metrics, enhancing my

networking skills, wasting less time, and

communicating with my close friends more

about my mission to obtain their ideas.

Top Five Values My top values include accountability,

trustworthiness, honesty, boldness, and

integrity. Accountability denotes my

willingness to adapt or accept

responsibility. While honesty illustrates my

sincerity and fairness, trustworthiness is my

honesty capacity, particularly during a

conflict. Integrity refers to being honest

with strong moral values, and boldness

defines my willingness to act innovatively

and take risks. Values are vital to my life

since they give me direction, motivate me

towards attaining my goals, and offer me

the reasons to stay awake. Values help

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people live with purpose and direction like

a supervisory compass. Whatever situation

happens in a person’s life, values can reveal

the path and help them make wise choices.

Strengths My first strength is primarily my ability to

learn rapidly and adapt to changing

circumstances.

My second strength is that I am a patient

person. I am prepared to work for a

company and gain knowledge from the

experiences I will have along the way.

My third strength is good communication

skills, which is advantageous because if I

can impress people in the corporate sector, I

will have opportunities, starting with a well-

paying job. These are my strengths since

they positively impact my life and help me

attain my goals.

Weaknesses My unwillingness to say "no" to individuals

who ask for help and my propensity to

multitask is the first weaknesses in my

situation.

My lack of technical ability is the second

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fault that I have to address.

My third weakness is my short attention

span. This situation can damage my career

and daily life. I frequently loose focus when

working on something.

I view the mentioned points as my

weaknesses because they hinder the

attainment of my life objectives.

Opportunities: Microsystem  Having the support of my

Mesosystem household.

Exosystem  I have a comprehensive system of

Macrosystem associates.

Chronosystem  The opportunity to work in my

country.

 Work culture.

 Obtaining a new workplace.

 These systems are my opportunities

since they offer me room for

personal growth.

Threats Microsystem Intense market competition,

Mesosystem Expanding demand for IT workers

Exosystem I struggle with all occupations that, for

example, require technology

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Macrosystem Lack of practical services,

Chronosystem Lack of business knowledge.

All of the mentioned components threaten

me since they cause fear and prevent me

from attaining my goals by hindering my

confidence and creativity.