What is a SWOT Analysis? What is the importance behind a SWOT for an organization? Using your current employer, create a SWOT Analysis. If you are not currently employed, you may use a previous employer, Grantham University, or research a company of your choice. Read the following articles from the EBSCO Library: Finley, D. C. (2011). Building Your Business from Within. Journal of Financial Planning, 24-25. Wang, L., & Ashcraft, R. F. (2012). Needs assessment and curriculum mapping: Enhancing management skills of the nonprofit workforce. Nonprofit Management & Leadership, 23(1), 121-136. doi:10.1002/nml.21058 SWOT Analysis: http://www.businessballs.com/swotanalysisfreetemplate.htm Miller & Osinki: Training Needs Assessment: http://www.ispi.org/pdf/suggestedReading/Miller_Osinski.pdf Pershing, J. A. (2008). Handbook of human performance technology, principles, practices, and potential. (3 ed.). San Francisco, CA: Pfeiffer & Co. SWOT Analysis. Chapter 47, pages 1089-1108. System Measures & People. Chapter 53, pages 1224-1250. Analysis & More. Chapter 9, pages 208-222. Hale, J. A. (2006). The performance consultant's fieldbook, tools and techniques for improving organizations and people. Pfeiffer & Co. Needs Assessment & Cause Analysis. P. Chapter 7, pages 137-168. Interventions. Chapter 8, pages 169-198.
