When conducting a SWOT analysis, one threat that must be considered from the external environment is:
a. unprofitable services c. financial status
b. increased legislative regulations d. advanced technology
B
When conducting a SWOT analysis, several threats can be found from the external environment. Among these are the competition, staffing shortages, and increased legislative regulations. Also included are cuts in funding to nursing/medical education, revenue losses for caring for the uninsured, and decreased reimbursement. Advanced technology is an opportunity for an organization to grow and unprofitable services is seen as a weakness in the internal environment.
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