Hi Candidate,

A SWOT analysis is a strategic balance sheet of an organization which examines the strengths, the weaknesses, the opportunities, and the threats facing an organization. It is one of the cornerstone analytical tools to help an organization develop a preferred future.

Now coming on to Environment scanning, SWOT respomds well to respond effectively to changes in the environment , it is important to understand external and internal contexts to develop a vision and a strategy that link the two.

Hope that you have got a good view about SWOT analysis and environmental scanning.