This article throws light upon the top five techniques used by organisations to analyse and diagnose the environment. The techniques are: 1. SWOT Analysis, 2. ETOP 3. Forecasting, 4. Verbal and Written information 5. Management Information System. Technique # 1. SWOT Analysis: S stands for strengths, W for weaknesses, O for opportunities, and T for threats. SWOT analysis is the [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the relationship between environment and business. Environment is closely related with business. There is a constant 'give and take' relationship between environment and business. The business receives inputs, information and technology from the environment and gives it back in the form of outputs (goods and services). If these outputs are accepted by [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the horizontal and vertical diversification of firms. Horizontal Diversification of Firms: It means adding parallel products or services to the existing product/service line. The existing technical, marketing and financial expertise is applied to new products also. Horizontal diversification can take the following forms: 1. Concentric diversification: It is a form of horizontal [...]