Swot Analysis

SWOT Analysis

CPMGT/301

SWOT Analysis

A SWOT Analysis is the best way to identify the differences between project-based organizations and non-project based organizations. By conducting a SWOT analysis it helps to determine which organizational structure that is best for the business. By doing the comparison it helps to determine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of project-based organizations and non-project-based organizations. Included in the paper below is an SWOT analysis table to help show what analysis is done to help determine which is best for the organization.

SWOT Table

| Project Based Organizations | Non-Project Based Organizations |

Strengths | The Project Manager is in charge of overseeing the project and has complete control when making decisions. The project manager monitors all aspects and operations of the project. This allows for there to be faster response time and allows for more flexibility and clarity within the project plan. | Revenue is the priority, so that drives the project the resources. The revenue is producing functional lines which are the priorities. These priorities help to manage the resources. |

Weaknesses | Resources – not having the right resources, or not having enough of the right resources. Employee growth | Dependency on vendors. Project is delayedProject is not rated correctly and the scope is not clear, which can cause the project planning to fail. |

Opportunities | Allows the organization to have more than one project going on at a time. | More room for job advancement. Resources priorities can help save money and time. |

Threats | Project failure due to project not being managed correctly because to many projects are happening at the same time. | Loss of customers because projects are not managed properly. |

Differences between Project-Based Organizations and Non-Project-Based Organizations

Project-based organizations are organized around particular projects. Project...