Swot Analysis Homelessness

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The analysis of the internal environment of the organization was carried out through SWOT analysis, where the focus was on the four perspectives that are used in strategic planning, balanced performance cards, and institutional excellence. These are the stakeholders, the financial side, the operations, and the institutional capacity. The strategy and performance was developed through a team of senior leadership and staff. Through the organization there are many initiatives that help homeless people who are in risk. They provide of different strategy such as Homelessness Partnering Strategy. The priorities of this strategy is to provide many services and independent and permanent housing for people. The data that organization received from 2014

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