WGU D077 Lesson 8 Planning Tools
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2026
SWOT Analysis - correct answer examines the internal (controllable) and external (uncontrollable)
factors that impact the organization and its strategies.
Internal Factors - correct answer Factors controlled by the organization (such as financial resources,
product lines, or technical capabilities), which can be either strengths or weaknesses
External Factors - correct answer Factors an organization may be able to influence, but not control (such
as technology innovations, competition, economic trends, and government policies) a company, which
can represent opportunities or threats
BCG Matrix - correct answer a means of evaluating strategic business units on the basis of (1) their
business growth rates and (2) their share of the market
BCG Matrix: Stars - correct answer high growth; strong competitive position
BCG Matrix: Dogs - correct answer low growth; weak competitive position
BCG Matrix: Question Marks - correct answer Low Market Share
High Growth
They always almost require more cash then they can generate. If there is no cash they will fall behind
and die
It is a liability that does have a good pay off but needs to be fed capital
Question and answer verified to pass
2026
SWOT Analysis - correct answer examines the internal (controllable) and external (uncontrollable)
factors that impact the organization and its strategies.
Internal Factors - correct answer Factors controlled by the organization (such as financial resources,
product lines, or technical capabilities), which can be either strengths or weaknesses
External Factors - correct answer Factors an organization may be able to influence, but not control (such
as technology innovations, competition, economic trends, and government policies) a company, which
can represent opportunities or threats
BCG Matrix - correct answer a means of evaluating strategic business units on the basis of (1) their
business growth rates and (2) their share of the market
BCG Matrix: Stars - correct answer high growth; strong competitive position
BCG Matrix: Dogs - correct answer low growth; weak competitive position
BCG Matrix: Question Marks - correct answer Low Market Share
High Growth
They always almost require more cash then they can generate. If there is no cash they will fall behind
and die
It is a liability that does have a good pay off but needs to be fed capital
