External Factor Evaluation (EFE) Matrix allows strategists to summarize and evaluate economic social, cultural, demographic, environmental, political, governmental, legal, technological, and competitive information. (David, 2005, p.101).

Requirement 1: Compile an External Factor Evaluation (EFE) Matrix (with specific internal factors, weights, scores, and weighted scores) by evaluating (1) a university or college, (2) an ocean container shipping company, or (3) a book publisher, (4) a non-profit organization, or (5) a home electric appliance manufacturer.

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EFE (External Factor Evaluation) Matrix

EFE – Key External Factors

Opportunities Weight Rating Weighted Score Threats

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IFE (external factor evaluation) of a focal company or organization is a strategy-formulation tool that summarizes and evaluates the major strengths and weaknesses in the functional areas of a business, and it also provides a basis for identifying and evaluating relationship among those areas. (David, 2005, p.147)

Requirement 2: Compile an Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE) Matrix (with specific internal factors, weights, scores, and weighted scores) by evaluating (1) a university or college, (2) an ocean container shipping company, or (3) a book publisher, (4) a non-profit organization, or (5) a home electric appliance manufacturer.

Use the appropriate APA formatted reference source and corresponding in-text citations in all your postings.

IFE (Internal factor evaluion)

IFE – Key Internal Factors

Strengths Weight Rating Weighted Score

Weaknesses

Totals 1.0