situation analysis definition

situation analysis

Systematic collection and evaluation of past and present economical, political, social, and technological data. It is aimed at (1) identification of internal and external forces that may influence the organization's performance and choice of strategies, and (2) assessment of the organization's current and future strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and strengths. See also PEST analysis and SWOT analysis.

situation analysis is in the Decision Making, Problem Solving, & Strategy and Planning & Scheduling subjects.

situation analysis appears in the definitions of the following terms: SELECT, critical incident technique, scenario, SWOT analysis and PEST analysis

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