1. What is your impression of Guajilote as a business enterprise? This company has succeeded in improving the income and quality of life of the members of the organization, as the case tells. Members used to earn 1,500 euros per year, but now they earn this amount per month. Another positive point is that the system was able to partially increase product prices. There are concerns regarding the following: It has not been able to move up the value chain. , in the sense that it cannot easily transport the product to other locations to get the best prices. He was unable to make his own furniture and export it to the world market. The cooperative has limited management capacity and its members have limited education. Overall, I think it's a successful business venture. However, to remain viable and profitable, Guajilote must be able to change.2. Conduct a SWOT analysis of Guajilote.Situation AnalysisStrengths• NetworkingThe leader has good networking skills and enough political influence to do the work of the organization.• MonopolyThe cooperative has the exclusive rights to mahogany granted by the government . To be the only authorized company in the country. Guajilote is the only organization that has the legal right to exploit natural mahogany trees in Honduras. The cooperative simply has no competitors in the domestic market. Renewal of COHDEFOR's permit will be granted automatically as long as the business is limited to felled mahogany. • Community loyaltyMembers maintain good relations and are loyal to the leader of the cooperative • Financial situationThe financial situation of the members of the cooperative has improved significantly.• Sources of mahogany wood are dwindling around the worldThe amount of mahogany wood is limited around the world. This can lead to many threats such as bans. But at the same time this constitutes a great advantage for cooperation on national and international markets. There is a high probability that Guajilote will have more customers and take more orders in the future. • Strong leadershipMunguia has established strong leadership within the organization and has the ability to decide quickly during critical periods. He has negotiation skills and seems to have a good understanding of politics. Weakness • Lack of transportation and distributors Guajilote has no way to transport its lumber to market and the company is unable to obtain the capital needed to purchase its own truck due to difficulties. to obtain credit. He is therefore forced to accept low prices for his wood from the only local distributor. Gu has not been able to move up the value chain because he himself can transport the product to other places to get the best prices..