INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN ENGINEERING,
MANAGEMENT & APPLIED SCIENCE (IJLTEMAS)
ISSN 2278-2540 | DOI: 10.51583/IJLTEMAS | Volume XIV, Issue IV, April 2025
www.ijltemas.in Page 99
Risk Management and Global Strategy: Swot Analysis of Pt Abc
Tbk, A Telecommunications Company
Rieki Indra Bratamanggala, Aloysius Harry Mukti
Faculty of Economic and Business, Universitas Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya, Bekasi, Indonesia
DOI : https://doi.org/10.51583/IJLTEMAS.2025.140400012
Received: 02 April 2025; Accepted: 14 April 2025; Published: 29 April 2025
Abstract: This study investigates the integration of risk management and global strategic planning in the context of a leading
Indonesian telecommunications company, PT ABC Tbk. Using a qualitative case study approach, the research explores how SWOT
analysis is applied alongside Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to align organizational capabilities with environmental
uncertainty. Data were collected through company reports, strategic documents, and secondary sources, and analyzed using thematic
and pattern-matching techniques. The findings reveal that PT ABC implements a mature ERM framework based on ISO 31000:2018
and systematically links SWOT components to its corporate risk register. This integration enhances strategic agility, supports
informed decision-making, and mitigates threats while capitalizing on opportunities. The study contributes to the literature by
demonstrating a practical model of strategy-risk alignment in an emerging market setting. It also provides actionable insights for
firms seeking to institutionalize risk-aware strategic planning amid technological and regulatory disruption.
Keywords: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM); SWOT Analysis; Strategic Planning; Risk Governance; Telecommunications;
Emerging Markets; Case Study; ISO 31000
I. Introduction: In today's increasingly interconnected world, global strategy has become a vital aspect for companies striving to
remain competitive in the digital economy. The telecommunications industry, in particular, plays a fundamental role in enabling
digital transformation and supporting the infrastructure for data-driven global markets (Hill, Jones, & Schilling, 2014). For
companies in emerging economies like Indonesia, expanding globally is not only a strategic ambition but also a necessity to capture
broader market opportunities. However, this expansion is often accompanied by significant challenges, such as regulatory
complexities, fast-changing technology, and competition from global players (Rugman & Verbeke, 2004).
Risk management has become an integral component of strategic decision-making in the telecommunications sector, particularly
in light of digital disruptions and cybersecurity threats. Firms must navigate financial risks, operational uncertainties, geopolitical
instabilities, and reputational hazards while formulating global strategies (Hopkin, 2018). PT ABC Tbk, Indonesia’s largest
telecommunications provider, has acknowledged the importance of embedding risk governance into its corporate strategy,
especially through initiatives like integrated risk management, project risk assessment, and enterprise-wide controls (PT ABC Tbk,
2023). As such, strategic frameworks like SWOT analysis need to be complemented by robust risk management mechanisms to
ensure resilience and agility.
This study aims to examine the global strategic positioning of PT ABC Tbk by employing a SWOT analysis framework, while
concurrently assessing how risk management practices are integrated within its strategic planning. PT ABC operates in one of the
most dynamic sectors in Southeast Asia, with extensive domestic and international networks, serving over 150 million mobile
customers and managing assets including satellites, data centers, and international subsidiaries (PT ABC Tbk, 2023). By focusing
on this telecommunications giant, the research provides insight into how large state-owned enterprises from developing nations
approach global strategy under uncertainty.
Although extensive research has explored either global strategy or risk management independently, there is a notable lack of
integrative studies that combine both within the context of the telecommunications industry in emerging markets. For instance, Hill
et al. (2014) discuss strategic competitiveness but omit risk analysis; Verbano and Venturini (2013) explore risk management
frameworks without aligning them with global strategy. Prior studies also tend to overlook the practical implementation of risk
management within the strategic planning of telecommunications firms (Aven, 2015; Yazid, Hussin, & Daud, 2018; Aziz, Isa, &
Yusof, 2018). Specifically, there is limited empirical evidence analyzing Indonesian telecommunications firms operating globally
(Fadun, 2013; Suttipun, 2020). This research bridges these gaps by examining a real-world case of an Indonesian telecom company
and integrating both SWOT and risk management perspectives.
This study offers a novel contribution by integrating risk management perspectives directly into a strategic SWOT analysis,
providing a more holistic view of global strategic formulation. Unlike previous studies that treat risk as a separate or supporting
function, this paper positions risk governance as a central driver in strategic planning. Furthermore, the research uses a real-time,
corporate-based case study of an Indonesian telecommunications enterprise with global ambitions, offering insights that are both
contextually relevant and practically applicable. This dual focus—on strategy and risk—presents a valuable framework for firms
navigating competitive international environments.
The remainder of this article is structured as follows. Section 2 reviews the relevant literature on global strategy, SWOT analysis,
and risk management integration. Section 3 describes the methodology used in conducting the case study. Section 4 presents the