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Section 5Â Â Strategy Development and Implementation 1) Key success factors and core competencies are synonyms. 2) SWOT analysis is a method of determining external strengths and weaknesses and internal opportunities and threats. 3) Key success factors are those activities that are key to achieving competitive advantage. 4) Which of the following statements is most correct? A) KSFs are often necessary, but not sufficient for competitive advantage. B) KSFs are often sufficient, but not necessary for competitive advantage. C) KSFs are neither necessary nor sufficient for competitive advantage. D) KSFs are both necessary and sufficient for competitive advantage. E) None of the above statements is correct. 5) An SWOT analysis determines: A) internal strengths and weaknesses and internal opportunities and threats. B) internal strengths and weaknesses and external opportunities and threats. C) external strengths and weaknesses and internal opportunities and threats. D) external strengths and weaknesses and external opportunities and threats. E) internal strengths and opportunities and external weaknesses and threats. 6) Define core competencies. 7) What is SWOT analysis? List its four elements and describe its purpose. 8) Starbucks is one of the best known coffeehouse chains in the world. Each store sells a variety of innovative products to complement the array of coffee choices available. However, 75% of current stores are located in the United States and the expensive nature of the coffee leaves Starbucks vulnerable to changes in consumer spending behavior (such as recessions). Recently Starbucks has begun initiatives to sell its specialty coffee beans for home use, presenting a chance for a large increase in revenue and diversification. However, Starbucks faces fierce competition seeking a piece of its lucrative market share and the threat of consumer behavior changes, given its reputation rides on a singular product. Perform an SWOT analysis for Starbucks. 9) Perform an SWOT analysis of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner using the information presented in the text.