Perform a SWOT analysis on McDonald's external factors (the opportunities and threats). Important: Do not search for or use an already-performed SWOT analysis. The point of the assignment is for you to think about and analyze the company. Your response must include at least one reference about the company. Post a response to Discussion Topic by Sunday midnight East Coast US time. After you have made your first contribution in the Discussion topic for week 5, assuming the role of a management consultant, critically review and respond substantively to at least one colleague’s posts. Focus your review and (respectful) response on the strength of your colleague’s supporting argument and evidence, on presenting alternative perspectives, and on sharing insights that may prove helpful for the future individual assignments in this course

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Perform a SWOT analysis on McDonald's external factors (the opportunities and threats). Important: Do not search for or use an already-performed SWOT analysis. The point of the assignment is for you to think about and analyze the company. Your response must include at least one reference about the company. Post a response to Discussion Topic by Sunday midnight East Coast US time. After you have made your first contribution in the Discussion topic for week 5, assuming the role of a management consultant, critically review and respond substantively to at least one colleague’s posts. Focus your review and (respectful) response on the strength of your colleague’s supporting argument and evidence, on presenting alternative perspectives, and on sharing insights that may prove helpful for the future individual assignments in this course. Try to ask a direct question. Websites: https://www.mcdonalds.com http://corporate.mcdonalds.com/mcd.html http://www.slate.com/articles/life/food/2009/06/how_mcdonalds_conquered_france.html. 

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