STR 581 University of Phoenix Week 2 Amazon SWOT Analysis Report

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   Successful businesses regularly analyze their processes to ensure they’re operating as efficiently as possible and maintaining their competitive advantages. Although you can assess a company in many ways, a common technique is the SWOT analysis. In this assignment, you will practice using a SWOT analysis to better understand the factors involved in making business decisions that promote sustainable competitive advantage. Select and research a company from the 2019 Fortune 500 list that demonstrates a sustainable competitive advantage in the marketplace.Evaluate the selected company’s sustainable competitive advantage using the SWOT analysis technique.Write a 700- to 1,050-word modified SWOT analysis that includes the following:·An introduction with a detailed description of the company·A SWOT analysis diagram that includes strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats·An evaluation of how specific internal factors (strengths and/or weaknesses) support and/or promote a competitive advantage; examples may include:·Financial, physical, or human resources·Access to natural resources, trademarks, patents, or copyrights·Current processes (employee programs or software systems)·An evaluation of how specific external factors (opportunities and/or threats) support and/or promote a competitive advantage; examples may include:·Market trends (new products or technology advancements)·Economic trends (local and/or global)·Demographics·Regulations (political, environmental, or economic)·Conclusion with an evaluation of how the company has retained its competitive advantageInclude APA-formatted in-text citations and a reference page with at least 2 sources. Note: You may include your textbook as 1 of the sources.Note: You can view sample SWOT Analyses by visiting the University Library > Databases > B > Business Source Complete: SWOT Analyses.RUBRIC – Criteria1. Introduction and company description 20% of total grade2. SWOT analysis diagram 10% of total grade3. Internal factors evaluation 23% of total grade4. External factors evaluation 22% of total grade5. Conclusion and competitive advantage evaluation 20% of total grade6. Critical thinking 2% of total grade7. Mechanics and grammar 2% of total grade8. Information literacy (references) 1% of total gradeTOTAL POINTS = 100 pointsSubmit your assignment.