The purpose of this assignment is to practice the first step in the case analysis process – the SWOT analysis.
One of the key elements to successful case study analysis is the ability to review a company’s internal strengths (S) and weaknesses (W) as well as the external opportunities (O) and threats (T) that the company and industry may face.
Conduct a brief Strengths and Weaknesses (SW of the SWOT) analysis relating to Johnson & Wales University. Try to list (bullet) at least 6 internal strengths and 6 weaknesses. Please make certain that internal (S&W) are points within the direct control of the organization.
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To assist in your analysis, when reviewing JWU’s internal elements consider the following sub-categories – please NOTE, you will need to use these topics during your written case studies – refer back to this assignment for these labels for your written SWOT analysis for each case:
Internal environmental points:
- management,
- marketing,
- R & D,
- MIS, and a
- financial audit.


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