Strategic Factors Analysis Summary SFAS Matrix
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1. Analysis of Strategic Factors.
When analyzing the strategic factors for Handspring, we will develop a Strategic Factors Analysis Summary (SFAS) Matrix. This will help to summarize Handsprings' "strategic factors by combining the external factors from the EFAS Table with the internal factors from the IFAS Table." (Strategic Management and Business Policy, pg. 110 111)
IFAS Table for Handspring:
Internal Strategic Factors Weight Rating Weighted Score Comments
StrengthsS1 Jeff Hawkins original architect/designer for Grid Pad & Grid Convertible.S2 Original founder of PalmS3 Treo Communicator Treo = Phone + Organizer + E-mail + WebS4 Enterprise Alliance Partnership (EAP) ProgramS5 Sprint PCS Treo 300WeaknessesW1 Hawkins energy is not wholly committed to HandspringW2 Phasing out Visor lineW3 Not strong in the corporate marketW4 net profits decreasingW5 Hawkins not concerned w/operating system .10.05.15...