1. A common tool used in strategic      planning is the S.W.O.T. analysis. Pick a company you are familiar with      and complete a SWOT analysis for it describing 5 each of Strengths,      Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.
2. How can a SWOT analysis help a company      develop a strategic plan that will be successful?
3. Describe the four functions of      management.  What role do these play in the strategic decision making      process?

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