{"id":32301,"date":"2024-09-10T16:52:20","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T16:52:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/swot-analysis-this-is-a-common-practice-that-companies-engage-in-to-assess-their-characteristics-and-aid-them-in-moving-in-a-positive-direction-swot-stands-for-strengths-weaknesses-opport\/"},"modified":"2024-09-10T16:52:20","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T16:52:20","slug":"swot-analysis-this-is-a-common-practice-that-companies-engage-in-to-assess-their-characteristics-and-aid-them-in-moving-in-a-positive-direction-swot-stands-for-strengths-weaknesses-opport","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/swot-analysis-this-is-a-common-practice-that-companies-engage-in-to-assess-their-characteristics-and-aid-them-in-moving-in-a-positive-direction-swot-stands-for-strengths-weaknesses-opport\/","title":{"rendered":"SWOT analysis- this is a common practice that companies engage in to assess their characteristics and aid them in moving in a positive direction. SWOT stands for \u201cStrengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">For this first paper, the goal is to do a personal inventory to try to guide the rest of your personal and professional path as you head towards a career in health services. Maybe you have heard of a SWOT analysis- this is a common practice that companies engage in to assess their characteristics and aid them in moving in a positive direction. SWOT stands for&nbsp;\u201c<strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">S<\/strong>trengths,&nbsp;<strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">W<\/strong>eaknesses,&nbsp;<strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">O<\/strong>pportunities and&nbsp;<strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">T<\/strong>hreats.\u201d For this first assignment, your task is to perform a personal SWOT analysis to help you establish where you are and what you need to do to get where&nbsp;you want to go. Remember, upon graduation you will be competing with thousands of like-minded graduates from across the country and even from around the world.&nbsp;Accomplishing the bare minimum might not be enough to get you in the position you want to be in, and waiting until your last semester won&#8217;t give you the time you need to attend to some of the changes you might need to make.&nbsp;Dealing with&nbsp;these issues now,&nbsp;while you are pursuing your degree, will help you see&nbsp;what traits you have that you can&nbsp;capitalize on, and where you need to work on improvement. Every one of you is in a different place in your life and career, so&nbsp;everyone&#8217;s SWOT analysis will be very different.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">This paper only needs to be 1-2 pages (1 full page at a minimum), and you need to have a minimum of 4 responses&nbsp;under each aspect (i.e. 4 under each heading:&nbsp;<strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">S<\/strong>trengths,&nbsp;<strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">W<\/strong>eaknesses,&nbsp;<strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">O<\/strong>pportunities and&nbsp;<strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">T<\/strong>hreats). Your responses must be in complete sentences, not in&nbsp;fragmented&nbsp;bullets. For each section, ask yourself the following (you do not have to answer every single question below in detail- it is more of a guide for your response):&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Strengths<\/strong>: This part looks at what you&nbsp;do well and where your&nbsp;skills shine. Questions to ask include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">What benefits do you have which others do not have? This could include skills, education, or connections.<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">What are you better at than anyone else?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">What personal resources do you have access to?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">What do other people see as your strengths?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Which achievements are you most proud of?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">What values do you believe in that others fail to show?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Are you part of a network no one else is involved in? What connections do you have with powerful people?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Weaknesses<\/strong>: This part examines the areas you&nbsp;need to improve and that will set you&nbsp;back when searching for certain types of positions. Questions to consider include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">What work do you usually avoid because of lack of confidence?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">What do people think your weaknesses are?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Are you happy with your education and skills training?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Do you have any negative work habits?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Which of your personality traits hold you back?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Opportunities<\/strong>: For this section, you&nbsp;must look at the external factors you&nbsp;can take advantage of, to find a new job or career direction. Questions to ask include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">What new technology can assist you?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Can you take advantage of the market in its present state?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Do you have a network of strategic contacts to offer good advice or help you?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Are&nbsp;any of your competitors failing to do something important? Can you take advantage of it?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Is there a need in your company which no one is filling?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Could you create an opportunity by offering solutions to problems?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Threats<\/strong>: This part takes into account the external factors that could hurt your&nbsp;search for new work. The factors to take into account include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">What hindrances do you currently face at work?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Are&nbsp;any of your co-workers competing with you for projects or roles?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Is your job changing?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Can technological changes threaten your position?<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Could any of your weaknesses lead to threats?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">(From http:\/\/pestleanalysis.com\/swot-analysis-in-personal-development\/)<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">https:\/\/www.mindtools.com\/aaiakpy\/personal-swot-analysis<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">https:\/\/www.monster.com\/career-advice\/article\/analyze-your-career-with-a-swot<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">No external references are required for this paper. However,&nbsp;<em style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">this assignment needs to be&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><em style=\"color: inherit; background-color: var(--color-6); font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-family: Poppins, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; cursor: auto;\">in APA format<\/em><span style=\"color: inherit; background-color: var(--color-6); font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-family: Poppins, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;;\">. This is a writing style that is common in the social sciences, including HSA. It ensures that every paper is standardized, and this&nbsp;<\/span><strong style=\"color: inherit; background-color: var(--color-6); font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-family: Poppins, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; font-weight: bold; cursor: auto;\">will<\/strong><span style=\"color: inherit; background-color: var(--color-6); font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-family: Poppins, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;;\">&nbsp;be part of your grade. Some of the important characteristics include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">1-2 pages (1 full page at a minimum)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Standard APA cover page<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">12 point, standard font (i.e. Times New Roman, Arial, etc.)<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">1 inch margins<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Double spacing throughout paper<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">A page header at the top of every page<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Subheadings for each different section<\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">See this very detailed site for exact information and examples of what<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">APA looks like:&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">https:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/research_and_citation\/apa_style\/apa_formatting_and_style_guide\/index.html<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Your paper does&nbsp;<strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">not<\/strong>&nbsp;need an author&#8217;s note or abstract as shown in the examples<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Remember, the purpose of this assignment is to help you better position yourself for your ideal career. Take it seriously, be creative, and take the time to genuinely assess yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For this first paper, the goal is to do a personal inventory to try to guide the rest of your personal and professional path as you head towards a career in health services. 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