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Comparison of Various Analysis Methods

Variance analysis or analysis of variance (ANOVA) is the estimation of the difference between budgeted, standard, or planned amount and the actual amount received or incurred. 80/20 Pareto analysis or 80/20 rule holds that in most circumstances, 80% of the activities are determined or controlled by 20% of the causes. What if simulation or sensitivity analysis is the technique of applying changes in the parameters in a given situation or model and finding out the effects of such changes. Competitive analysis ysis explores the level of competition in the industry, sector, or market niche, which could impact the marketing prospects of a product or a service. Break-even Break even analysis evaluates the break-even break point at which the costs and expenses equal the revenues of the firm. Key ratio analysis or financial ratio analysis is the determination of the relative magnitude ratio of two selective numerical values in the companys financial statements. Dozens of key sub-ratio ratio analyses are applied in five major ratio analyses, namely, liquidity ratios, activity ratios, debt ratios, profitability ratios, and market ratios. SWOT analysis is the assessment of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that could influence the performance of the organization. PEST PE analysis is the scanning of external macro-environmental macro environmental change factors related to the political, economical, social, and technological spheres.

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29 page SWOT guide (Adobe PDF file):
Alternative methods to SWOT analysis Steps in solving problems using Porters Five Forces for Competitive Position Solving problems using the SWOT analysis - 5 examples in format: Problem, Response with SWOT, Result SWOT analysis: conclusions SWOT FAQ SWOT checklist

21 PowerPoint templates (.pptx file; check examples below) for SWOT analysis

presentation
32 page PEST Analysis Guide (Adobe PDF file)

Introduction to the method and problem of PEST PEST and SWOT PEST and its extensions Step-by-step guide on how to use PEST for solving business problems Key success factors of PEST Examples of real-life life usage of PEST Conclusions PEST FAQ Checklist for PEST Other aspects related to PEST

Review of the most popular business analysis methods

The review includes introduction to the method, step-by-step step step algorithms, pros and cons, best practices. 80/20 Pareto Analysis (4 page) Break-even even Analysis (4 page) Competitive Analysis (4 page) Key Ratio Analysis (3 page) PEST Analysis (3 page) SWOT Analysis (4 page) Variance e analysis (4 page) "What if..." simulation (4 page)

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