ACCA BT · Chapter 1 · Question 11 of 11
In a SWOT analysis, which of the following would be classified as a weakness?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) The organisation depends heavily on a small number of ageing machines
Explanation
Strengths and weaknesses are internal to the organisation, whereas opportunities and threats arise in the external environment. Reliance on ageing machines is an internal weakness. A competitor's launch and new legislation are external threats, and a growing overseas market is an external opportunity.
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