Assignment No 2
Assignment No 2
Assignment No 2
Strategic management is the process of identifying and executing the organization strategic plan by
matching the company’s capabilities (strength and weaknesses) with the demand of its environment ( its
competitors, customers, and suppliers, for instance.....
PTCL is proud of its more than 70 years heritage; connecting people of Pakistan. PTCL has always
played its part in development of the country and is committed to building a prosperous and digitally
connected Pakistan.
A SWOT analysis is a compilation of your company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
The primary objective of a SWOT analysis is to help organizations develop a full awareness of all the
factors involved in making a business decision
Strenght:
Largest operational network and infrastructure within ICT (Information &
Communication Technologies) segment.
An integrated Monopoly.
Market leadership in Local loop, Wireless local loop (WLL) and fixed telephony.
PTCL (Ufone) is market challenger in GSM segment.
Ufone is performing well though Warid and Telenor are tough competitors. PTCL,
Ufone’s profitability increased by 49.2 percent to Rs 977 million in 1H/FY07 as
compared to Rs 655 million in the corresponding period last.
Competitors still depend on PTCL network either directly or indirectly.
Experienced Telecom Resources.
Weakness
Not been able to nurture its growth around customer services oriented strategy.
Not been able to nurture its growth around customer services oriented strategy.
Monopolistic culture has further added to its complexities.
Paknet, the internet service provider arm of PTCL continues to incur losses due to
poor management and lack of network optimization.
PTCL-V, the fixed wireless phone service is poor.
Over employment & low productivity.
Slow decision making including external interferences.
Corporate culture akin to government departments .
Opportunities
Low teledensity of Pakistan.
Have vast infrastructure and real estate assets which can be leveraged further.
Global connectivity reliability has been improved. PTCL is expanding the long
distance and infrastructure side through spreading out two sea-me-we submarine
cables.
Partnership with new entrants in a deregulated environment.
Scope for efficient/cost effective operations.
Threats
Increased competition in long distance continues to exert pressure.
VOIP use is increasing despite ambiguous and discriminatory policies.
Exposure to market competition.
Migration to Cellular Networks.
Ability to Attract & Retain Quality Professionals.
Reduction in International Settlement Rates.