Question: In your opinion, what is the importance of a SWOT analysis? Why and when should one be conducted?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

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Follow-up questions:

Why so?
What strategic factors would you consider?
Who should be doing the SWOT analysis?
In what situations would a SWOT analysis help?
Are there any disadvantages or negative points to using SWOT analysis?

Question Details:

Question Type:

Knowledge/Skill Based

Knowledge:

Entrepreneurship and Business Acumen,Management

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Science and Logic,Complex Problem Solving,Systems Analysis

Abilities:

Cognitive – Deductive Reasoning,Cognitive – Inductive Reasoning,Cognitive – Problem Sensitivity (Problem Recognition)

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Estimating Characteristics of Objects, Events, or Information,Information Input – Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events,Information Input – Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings,Mental Processes – Developing Objectives and Strategies,Work Output – Quality Improvement

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Analytical Thinking,Handling Ambiguity

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Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

You are looking to judge the interviewee’s understanding of the SWOT analysis, and their general strategic thinking knowledge.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the interview does not know the SWOT analysis, it is a red flag.

Sample Answer:

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