North South University
Case 1: SWOT Analysis
Prepared for
Bobby Hajjaj
School of Business
Prepare by
Md Delowar Hossain Mithu
ID#1010211030
Course: MGT 489
Sec-03
Submission Date: 16-06-2013
SWOT Analysis:
Strength:
Globally recognized Brand
Huge Fan base
Old Trafford Stadium
Global Distribution Channel
Attractive to sponsors
Weakness:
Financial problems within the club
Saturated Football League
Opportunity:
Penetration to Asian Market
Massive media coverage and Public relation potential
Develop nontraditional income streams
Threat:
Leadership change in the team
Growth of players wages as well as the transfer market
Internal problems between players and management
Financial debts
Bad Performance in the field
Strategy based on the SWOT Analysis:
Based on the above SWOT analysis the strategies that can change the condition of
Manchester United are given below:
Manchester United can use their brand name and can enter the Asian market
Use their global distribution channels in a way that is profitable for the club
By developing different income generation methods to improve the
condition of the club
Buy few Icon players and make the team more balanced