SWOT Analysis and TOWS Analysis
SWOT Analysis |
TOWS Analysis |
| SWOT Analysis | TOWS Analysis |
|---|---|
| Credited to Albert Humphrey | Credited to Heinz Weihrich |
| A critical analysis and assessment of strength and weakness, opportunities and threats in relation to internal and external environmental factors affecting an entity’ is called SWOT Analysis. | TOWS creates four distinct strategic directions: SO Strategy (Maxi-Maxi), ST Strategy (Maxi-Mini), WO Strategy (Mini-Maxi) and WT Strategy (Mini-Mini). |
| It is a Diagnostic Tool. Fits under Strategic Analysis. | It is an Action Tool. Fits under Strategic Formulation. |
| It tells you “Where we are right now.” | It answers the question: “How do we use our strengths to handle the environment?” |
SWOT Analysis |
TOWS Analysis |