Give one weakness of ABC in the case.

• A. More experience in metals than concrete
• B. Less experience in precious metals market than concrete production
• C. Large workforce
• D. Excellent regulatory compliance

Answer: (B)

In SWOT analysis, a weakness is an internal limitation that could reduce competitiveness. The best answer points to a gap in market-specific expertise: ABC has less experience in the precious metals market than in its established concrete production. This lack of relevant experience can lead to higher learning curves, weaker customer relationships, supply-chain challenges, and regulatory missteps if the company tries to move into or expand in the metals market. It directly reflects an internal shortcoming tied to the company’s capabilities, making it the most suitable weakness.

The other options describe resources or strengths rather than weaknesses: having more experience in metals than concrete would be a strength; a large workforce is a resource that could be efficient or costly but isn’t inherently a weakness; excellent regulatory compliance is a clear strength.