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IFE matrix. In case you have done a SWOT analysis already, you can
gather some of the factors from there. The SWOT analysis will usually have
no more than 10 strengths and weaknesses, so youll have to do
additional analysis to identify more key internal factors for the matrix.
Look again into the companys resources, capabilities, organizational
structure, culture, functional areas and value chain analysis and
recognize the strong and weak points of the organization.
Using the Tool
Step 2. Assign the weights and ratings
IFE or EFE matrices have little value on their own. You should do both
analyses and combine their results to discuss new strategies or for further
analysis. They are especially useful when building advanced SWOT
analysis, SWOT matrix for strategies or IE matrix.
What should you include in EFE Matrix?
Examples of factors:
Social, cultural, demographic, and environmental factors...
- Aging population
- Percentage or one race to other races
- Per-capita income
- Number and type of special interest groups
- Widening gap between rich & poor
- Number of marriages and/or divorces
- Ethnic or racial minorities
- Education
- Trends in housing, shopping, careers, business
- Number of births and/or deaths
- Immigration & emigration rates
What should you include in EFE Matrix?
Economic factors...
- Growth of the economy
- Level of savings, investments, and capital spending
- Inflation
- Foreign exchange rates
- Stock market trends
- Level of disposable income
- Import and export factors and barriers
- Product life cycle (see the Product life cycle page)
- Government spending
- Industry properties
- Economies of scale
- Barriers to market entry
- Product differentiation
- Level of competitiveness (see the Michael Porter's Five Forces
model)
What should you include in EFE Matrix?
Political, government, business trends & legal factors...
- Globalization trends
- Government regulations and policies
- Worldwide trend toward similar consumption patterns
- Internet and communication technologies (e-commerce)
- Protection of rights (patents, trade marks, antitrust legislation)
- Level of government subsidies
- International trade regulations
- Taxation
- Terrorism
- Elections and political situation home and abroad
EFE Matrix Example
IFE Matrix Example
Competitive Profile Matrix (CPM)
Competitive profile matrix is an essential strategic
management tool to compare the firm with the major players
of the industry.
Competitive profile matrix show the clear picture to the firm
about their strong points and weak points relative to their
competitors.
The CPM score is measured on basis of critical success factors,
each factor is measured in same scale mean the weight
remain same for every firm only rating varies. The best thing
about CPM that it include your firm and also facilitate to add
other competitors make easier the comparative analysis.
Competitive Profile Matrix (CPM)
Competitive profile matrix is an essential strategic
management tool to compare the firm with the major players
of the industry.
Competitive profile matrix show the clear picture to the firm
about their strong points and weak points relative to their
competitors.
The CPM score is measured on basis of critical success factors,
each factor is measured in same scale mean the weight
remain same for every firm only rating varies. The best thing
about CPM that it include your firm and also facilitate to add
other competitors make easier the comparative analysis.
Competitive Profile Matrix (CPM)
Competitive profile matrix is an essential strategic
management tool to compare the firm with the major players
of the industry.
Competitive profile matrix show the clear picture to the firm
about their strong points and weak points relative to their
competitors.
The CPM score is measured on basis of critical success factors,
each factor is measured in same scale mean the weight
remain same for every firm only rating varies. The best thing
about CPM that it include your firm and also facilitate to add
other competitors make easier the comparative analysis.
Critical Success Factors
Critical success factors are extracted after deep analysis of
external and internal environment of the firm.
Weighted Score