MGTCB526 - Using a SWOT analysis, the MBA candidate

MGTCB/526 Final Course Reflection

Assignment Content

Reflect on the following questions in a minimum of 500 words.

Consider how the three competencies of this course might directly apply to your life and work environment when answering the questions below.

Competency 1: Using a SWOT analysis, the MBA candidate will be able to evaluate competitive advantage and present a proposal for adapting to changes in the global business environment.

Competency 2: Using Porter’s Five Forces and contingency leadership models, the MBA candidate will be able to present recommendations for alignment of operational needs with business strategies.

Competency 3: By analyzing current cultural, demographic and technological forces, as well as a company's compliance with ethical and social responsibilities, the MBA candidate will present recommendations for organizational innovation.  

Question #1: Think of a situation in which using a SWOT analysis could help you adapt to changes within the global business environment. How could you utilize Porter’s Five Forces or contingency leadership models within your own work environment to better align the needs of your organization with business strategies? Provide an example, either within your work environment or in society at-large, of when changing demographics or emerging technologies had an impact on the organization.

Question #2: What specific assignments or learning activities from this course did you find particularly beneficial? What do you feel could’ve improved or added to your learning experience in this course?