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HRCI Exam PHR Topic 2 Question 89 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's PHR exam
Question #: 89
Topic #: 2
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Holly and Gary are HR Professionals in their organization and they're working to develop the strategic plan for their organization. Holly and Gary are using SWOT analysis to help understand the needs of human, financial, technological, capital, and other aspects of their organization. What is SWOT?

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Suggested Answer: B

SWOT is an analysis that can be used to determine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. SWOT Analysis is a strategic planning method used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats involved in a project or in a business venture. It involves specifying the objective of the business venture or project and identifying the internal and external factors that are favorable and unfavorable to achieving that objective. A SWOT analysis may be incorporated into the strategic planning model.

Answer option C is incorrect. This is not a valid definition of SWOT so this choice is incorrect.

Answer option A is incorrect. This is not a valid definition of SWOT so this choice is incorrect.

Answer option D is incorrect. This is not a valid definition of SWOT so this choice is incorrect.


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Margot
5 months ago
SWOT? Isn't that what I do when I'm trying to swat a fly in the office? Anyway, B is the way to go, folks.
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Jacquline
4 months ago
B) SWOT is an analysis to define the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats an organization may face.
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Vernell
4 months ago
A) SWOT is an analysis to define the schedule, weaknesses, opportunities, and timetable of a project endeavor.
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Phung
5 months ago
SWOT? More like SWAT, because I'm about to take down this exam question with option B. Boom, headshot!
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Almeta
5 months ago
Ah, SWOT, the four horsemen of the corporate apocalypse. I'm going with B, because who doesn't love a good threat assessment?
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Galen
5 months ago
SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. The correct answer is B. This is a basic HR concept that every professional should know.
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Sabra
4 months ago
C) It's important to consider all aspects of the organization when conducting a SWOT analysis.
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Malcom
4 months ago
B) That's correct! SWOT analysis is essential for strategic planning.
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Hermila
4 months ago
B) That's correct! SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. It's an important tool for strategic planning.
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Malcom
4 months ago
A) SWOT is an analysis to define the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats an organization may face.
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Daniela
5 months ago
A) SWOT is an analysis to define the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats an organization may face.
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Jaime
5 months ago
I agree with Willetta. It helps us understand the internal and external factors affecting our organization.
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Willetta
6 months ago
I think SWOT is an analysis to define the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats an organization may face.
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