In SWOT analysis, which element captures external factors that can enable change?

• A. Strengths
• B. Weaknesses
• C. Opportunities
• D. Threats

Answer: (C)

External factors that can enable change are opportunities. Opportunities are conditions in the external environment you can exploit to improve performance or move toward your goals. They come from outside the organization and can include market growth, emerging technologies, regulatory changes that lower barriers, partnerships, or gaps left by competitors. This contrasts with internal factors—strengths and weaknesses are things you control inside the organization—and threats, which are external risks that could hinder progress. So, opportunities best capture external factors that can enable change.