Week 9

Question 1:  SWOT Analysis and HR Impact

The image below depicts elements of a SWOT Analysis, a tool to analyze the organization’s internal environment, particularly its capabilities and limitations.

What is your understanding of why organizations conduct SWOT analysis? Select any 2 of the elements above and provide an example for each on how they are reviewed in an organization. Finally, what should be HR’s role in SWOT analysis?

Note: Your response to the discussion must be informative, be supported with research,  and follow the requirements set by this course.

Question 2:

Respond to the following:

• If you were to become an expert in the field of benefits strategy, describe how you would acquaint yourself with the availability of new types of flexible benefits. Provide a rationale for your plan.