STR 581 University of Phoenix Week 2 Amazon SWOT Analysis Report

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  1. Successful businesses regularly analyze their processes to ensure they’re operating as efficiently as possible and maintaining their competitive advantages. Although you can assess a company in many ways, a common technique is the SWOT analysis. In this assignment, you will practice using a SWOT analysis to better understand the factors involved in making business decisions that promote sustainable competitive advantage. Select and research a company from the 2019 Fortune 500 list that demonstrates a sustainable competitive advantage in the marketplace.Evaluate the selected company’s sustainable competitive advantage using the SWOT analysis technique.Write a 700- to 1,050-word modified SWOT analysis that includes the following:·An introduction with a detailed description of the company·A SWOT analysis diagram that includes strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats·An evaluation of how specific internal factors (strengths and/or weaknesses) support and/or promote a competitive advantage; examples may include:·Financial, physical, or human resources·Access to natural resources, trademarks, patents, or copyrights·Current processes (employee programs or software systems)·An evaluation of how specific external factors (opportunities and/or threats) support and/or promote a competitive advantage; examples may include:·Market trends (new products or technology advancements)·Economic trends (local and/or global)·Demographics·Regulations (political, environmental, or economic)·Conclusion with an evaluation of how the company has retained its competitive advantageInclude APA-formatted in-text citations and a reference page with at least 2 sources. Note: You may include your textbook as 1 of the sources.Note: You can view sample SWOT Analyses by visiting the University Library > Databases > B > Business Source Complete: SWOT Analyses.RUBRIC - Criteria1. Introduction and company description 20% of total grade2. SWOT analysis diagram 10% of total grade3. Internal factors evaluation 23% of total grade4. External factors evaluation 22% of total grade5. Conclusion and competitive advantage evaluation 20% of total grade6. Critical thinking 2% of total grade7. Mechanics and grammar 2% of total grade8. Information literacy (references) 1% of total gradeTOTAL POINTS = 100 pointsSubmit your assignment.

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AMAZON’S SWOT ANALYSIS

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Introduction
Amazon.com, Inc is described as an American multinational technology company that focuses on
e-commerce, digital streaming, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence. Amazon is one of the
Big Five most leading online retailer companies in the United States information technology
industry. Its success has been a result of its aggressive pricing strategies, reach, and global
footprint. The company is referred to as one of the most valuable brands, influential cultural and
economic forces across the globe. Amazon can leverage several opportunities in the developing
markets and ensure that its international supply chain of networked warehouses provides the most
substantial value for its stakeholders and the company (Rothaermel & McKay, 2015).
Additionally, the company has to review its business model of operating at almost zero margins.
The fact that it hasn’t returned an appealing profit in the past five years gives it the most effective
opportunity for improvement.
Amazon’s SWOT analysis
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