The analysis below was prepared for a make or buy decision. Which entry has been placed in the wrong quadrant?

The rising labour cost entry, which is internal and belongs under weaknesses

The new suppliers entry, which is external and belongs under threats

The capacity entry, which is external and belongs under opportunities instead

The skilled machining team entry, which belongs under opportunities

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ASQ CSQP Supplier Strategy Practice Quiz

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Q1.The analysis below was prepared for a make or buy decision.

Which entry has been placed in the wrong quadrant?
- A.The new suppliers entry, which is external and belongs under threats
- B.The capacity entry, which is external and belongs under opportunities instead
- C.The rising labour cost entry, which is internal and belongs under weaknesses✓ Correct answer
- D.The skilled machining team entry, which belongs under opportunities
Explanation
SWOT separates an internal view from an external one. Strengths and weaknesses describe the organization itself; opportunities and threats describe the world outside it.

The organization's own labour costs are internal, so rising costs are a weakness rather than a threat. New suppliers entering the market are genuinely external, and for a buyer they widen the choice, so opportunities is correct for that entry.
Reference: CSQP BoK I

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Supplier strategy and organizational objectives
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Supplier selection criteria
Supplier capability and capacity
Make-or-buy considerations
Single-source and multiple-source strategies
Supplier risk considerations
Cost, quality, delivery, and service factors
Long-term supplier relationships
Supplier partnerships and collaboration
Supplier development considerations
Global sourcing considerations
Supply continuity and contingency planning
Workplace-based supplier scenarios
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