A SWOT analysis is a strategic planning tool that organizations utilize to identify their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) that may exist in a specific situation. Prior to beginning work on this discussion, read Chapter 2: Strategic HR Planning, and
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. You will conduct a basic SWOT analysis of an organization or a department you belong to using this
SWOT Analysis Worksheet
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. Once completed, attach your SWOT Analysis Worksheet to the discussion. For this discussion task, you will address the following:
Provide an overview of the organization or your department.
Discuss how you see these factors affecting the direction of HR.
Explain how HR can be involved as a strategic partner in addressing the results of the SWOT analysis.