The Case of Microsoft\u27s Surface Tablet: Going Behind the Strategy with SWOT

Following its development at Harvard Business School in the 1950s, the SWOT framework became a frequently used decision tool. While the complexity organizations confront in the modern business world has increased, SWOT provides an intuitive way to organize information into internal “Strengths and Weaknesses” and external “Opportunities and Threats.” Another reason that SWOT remains relevant is its flexibility that enables integrating other analysis tools. It also encompasses multiple steps of strategy development to cover analysis, formulating options, and implementation

Usulan Strategi Pemasaran Kendaraan Bermotor Di Dealer Citra Abadi Motor Dengan Pendekatanquantitative Strategic Planningmatrix (Qspm)(Studi Kasus: Dealer Citra Abadi Motor Jl. Raya Pajang – Gawok Km7)

Citra Abadi Motor dealers are dealers selling motorcycles traded half-life. In 2014 dealers experienced a decrease in sales, while the factors - factors that affect the quality of the motor half-life is less good, emerging new motorcycles, and competitors. The aim of this study is to formulate appropriate development strategy planning and to determine the company's development strategy planning priorities. In this study the methods used SWOT and Quantitative Strategy Planning Matrix (QSPM) to analyze the internal and external factors. The analysis is conducted to determine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. IFE factor analysis (2.71) and EFE (2.88) to determine the position of the company today is the V quadrant ie Hold and Maintain (keep and maintain). Preparation of the strategy carried out by analyzing the factors strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats SWOT matrix. SWOT analysis produced 10 alternative development strategies. Alternative strategies are analyzed using matrix Quantitative Strategy Planning Matrix (QSPM) to find an alternative strategy that has the highest score of the attraction. Results of analysis using matrix Quantitative Strategy Planning Matrix (QSPM) shows that the strategy of increasing the promotion of an alternative strategy that scores the highest interest. The second strategy which can be applied next is to expand market share. Keywords: Strategy, Quantitative Strategy Planning Matrix (QSPM), SWO

Evaluation of the growth potential of the region

Článek se zabývá zhodnocením růstového potenciálu regionu Moravskotřebovska a Jevíčska. Práce se pokouší nalézt určitá doporučení pro tvorbu strategie dalšího rozvoje regionu. Pro vypracování určitého doporučení, byla provedena SWOT analýza regionu na základě charakteristiky regionu. Uvedena SWOT analýza vystihuje a zaměřuje se na rozvojové aktivity a problémy regionu.This paper deals with evaluating the growth potential of the region Moravska Trebova and Jevicko. This work attempts to find some recommendations for creating a strategy for further development of the region. For the development of specific recommendations were made SWOT analysis of the region based on the characteristics of the region. Commissioned captures the SWOT analysis and focuses on development activities and problems of the region

STRATEGI BERSAING PRODUK UKM LUNPIA DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN ANALISIS FIVE FORCES PORTER DAN SWOT (Kasus pada UKM Lunpia Kings Semarang)

This study aims to determine the business strategy of SME (Small Medium Enterprise) Lunpia Kings business based on competitive position and business type by using Five Forces Porter Analysis and SWOT Analysis. The type of research used in this study is descriptive analytical. Determination of informants in this study using purposive sampling technique. The analytical technique used is to examine all data from various sources; data reduction; and SWOT analysis. Based on the results of tests conducted it can be concluded that based on the Five Forces Porter method business strategy that can be developed by SME Lunpia Kings is a cost leadership strategy, where SME Lunpia Kings are expected to reduce the production costs so as to reduce the selling prices. Based on the SWOT method, business development strategy SME Lunpia Kings is a market penetration strategy, whereby SME will penetrate the market to the middle economic community

Analisis CSF, SWOT Dan TOWS Studi Kasus: PT Intan Pariwara Klaten

. CSF, SWOT and TOWS Analysis, Case Study: PT Intan Pariwara Klaten. SWOT analysis identified the opportunity and the external threat as well as the strength and the internal weakness. The TOWS strategy matrix explain four types of the strategy that is the SO strategy (Strengths-Opportunities), the strategy WO (Weakness-Opportunities), the strategy St (Strengths-Threaths) and the WT strategy (Weakness-Threaths). In the CSF analysis (Critical Success Factor) was obtained by results that with the existence web interactive could become a development strategy of the marketing, the use of information technology could help the management of the company and the research of the consumer\u27s wish that it was felt needed to increase the company\u27s profit. The threat that was dealt with by PT Intan Pariwara was depicted by the SWOT analysis, in part: more often sprang up the new publisher, the number of available publishers beforehand, and the buyer had the quite high tasteless strength. The strategy that could be taken by PT Intan Pariwara was depicted in the TOWS analysis.

THE ROLE OF THE UNIVERSITIES IN A REGIONAL INNOVATION SYSTEM – A COMPARATIVE A’WOT - ANALYSIS

Universities have an important role in regional innovation systems. In this study, we evaluate and compare two different case regional innovation systems (RIS), one located in the north of Romania, in Bucovina area and the other in Ylä-Savo region, in the middle of Finland. Main focus is on how university is contributing to competences of a RIS. We use the A’WOT analysis, which is a hybrid method connecting Multiple Criteria Decision Support (MCDS) methods to SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis. The method yields analytical priorities for the factors included in SWOT analysis and makes them commensurable. The research work done was based on experts and actors interviews, which were structured according to principles of the steps of the A’WOT analysis. SMART technique was applied in the A’WOT framework. Both case RIS are described and analysed. The main goal is to improve the theoretical and effective knowledge in the innovations and sustainable development field from a country with tradition: how management models are applied in countries with competitive industry; which are the costs of the marketing and management strategy implementation in companies; which are the obstacles for the entrepreneurs’ development. The study will conclude by recommendations how to develop RIS competences, and especially the role of universities in this aspect.innovation system, multiple criteria decision support, regional planning, strategic planning, SWOT

STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN PRODUK TAMAN MARGASATWA MEDAN, INDONESIA

The purpose of writing this article is to formulate a product development strategy of Wildlife Park of Medan (TMM) based on the SWOT analysis has been done in previous studies. The method used is observation and in-depth interviews with managers and experts on wildlife park. TMM strategy formulation is very important for business continuity and business benefits. The increasingly fierce competition assure manager that the appropriate strategy should be owned and implemented well. Moreover, nowadays many attractions which are not similar but provides animals as a compliment or additional objects to attract tourists to visit the place. SWOT analysis results indicate that the position TMM is currently at quadrant I, which means a favorable situation. TMM has the opportunity and strength that can harness the power to seize the opportunities. The strategy adopted in this position is a strategy that supports the growth of TMM's aggressive policy. Manager TMM can perform any activity directed to TMM progress in the future in accordance with the expectations of visitors. Keywords: Product Development Strategy, Aggressive Growth Strategy, SWOT Analysis, Descriptive Analysis, Wildlife Park of Meda

Public-Private Partnership to Increase Economic Growth of Tourism Sector

The performance of the tourism sector in Kedungsepur region increases significantly viewed from the indicators of the number of tourism objects, labors, tourists, income, and the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) of the tourism sector, but the contribution of the tourism sector to the GRDP and the average of the tourists' length of stay decreases. This shows that the performance of the tourism sector in Kedungsepur region decreases and the Public Private Partnership has not been optimallee implemented. Therefore, the researchers use the analysis of SWOT and AHP to find the strategy alternatives to increase the performance indicators of the tourism sector. The research result of the SWOT analysis shows that the development of tourism sector in Kedungsepur region is at the quadrant III, which supports the Turn Arround strategy by applyinga strategy formulated in the matrix of SWOT. And the research result based on the AHP analysis shows the priority based on the criteria of aspects and alternatives. The aspect of institutional and the Alternative strengthen the institutional internal relationship to be a priority in the development of tourism sector in Kedungsepur region

Strategi Pengembangan Wisata Pantai Kartini Di Kabupaten Jepara

This study aims to determine the strategy - what strategies are used byJepara regency government as a business and tourism development Kartini Beachbarriers - barriers experienced by any government in the development of businessKartini Beach attractions. Technical analysis of the data used is a qualitative descriptionas well as a SWOT analysis. The results showed that the strategy used bygovernment is (1) a strategy for regional development, (2) development strategyobject and appeal, (3) development of promotional strategies, and (4) strategiesdevelopment of facilities and infrastructure. And barriers experienced consists of conditionsphysical, developmental conditions and lack of funding