Which of the Following Are Included as Potential External Weaknesses

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are included as potential external weaknesses in a SWOT analysis that are harmful to an organization?

A) core competencies, market leaders, cost advantages, excellent management
B) lack of strategic direction, obsolete technologies, lack of managerial talent, outdated, product line
C) expanded product line, increase in demand, new markets, new regulations
D) new entrants, substitute products, shrinking markets, costly regulatory requirements