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SWOT analysis applications: An integrative literature review

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Benzaghta, Mostafa Ali, Elwalda, Abdulaziz, Mousa, Mousa, Erkan, Ismail, Rahman, Mushfiqur·2021·Journal of Global Business Insights

Abstract

A strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis has become a key tool used by businesses for strategic planning. Scholars have conducted SWOT research for over six decades. However, a collective understanding of SWOT analysis remains vague. This study accessed, analyzed, and synthesized the SWOT literature, allowing for new theoretical perspectives and frameworks to emerge. Using an integrative literature review, this study reviewed SWOT studies historically, providing a greater understanding of the SWOT analysis in different sectors and the different approaches used in SWOT studies. Furthermore, it fills the knowledge gap in the strategic planning context and indicates meaningful implications for managers that could help improve their strategic decisions.

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Authors
Benzaghta, M. A., Elwalda, A., Mousa, M., Erkan, I., & Rahman, M.
Affiliations
  • Misurata University (LY)
  • Izmir Katip Celebi University
  • University of South Florida (US)
Venue
Journal of Global Business Insights
Published
2021-03
Volume
6
Issue
1
Pages
55-73
ISSN
  • 2640-6470 (ISSN-L)
  • 2640-6489
OpenAlex
W3134333045
Cited by
615
References
146
Citations by year
2026: 74 · 2025: 152 · 2024: 177 · 2023: 129 · 2022: 65 · 2021: 17 · 2020: 1
FWCI
86.51
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
cc-by-nc
Locations
  • Journal of Global Business Insights (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • Digital Commons - University of South Florida (University of South Florida) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Strategy and Management › Strategic Planning and Analysis
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Strategy and Management › Competitive and Knowledge Intelligence
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Strategy and Management › Business Strategies and Innovation
Keywords
SWOT analysis, strategic planning, strategic decision-making, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats

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