PESTEL Analysis
PESTEL Analysis
PESTEL Analysis
PESTEL ANALYSIS
Learning Objectives:
v To identify environmental forces influencing business. v To examine the significance of environmental factors to business. v To be able to undertake PESTEL Analysis.
PESTEL Analysis is a part of the external analysis when conducting a strategic analysis or doing market research, and gives an overview of the different environmental factors that the company has to take into consideration.
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The analysis examines the impact of each of these factors (and their interplay with each other) on the business. The results can then be used to take advantage of opportunities and to make contingency plans for threats when preparing business and strategic plans.
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Launching a new product or service; Entering a new market; Investigating a potential partnership; Considering a potential acquisition; Examining an investment opportunity.
PESTEL ANALYSIS
Break up of PESTEL Analysis
Organization
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Political System Political Ideology Political Stability Thinking of Opposition Parties Relation of Government with other Countries Defense and Military Policy International Political Environment (E.g., America-Iraq War, Mumbai Terrorist Attack etc.)
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Economic system (Capitalism, Socialism, Mixed Economy) Economic Conditions Foreign Trade Policy Foreign Investment Policy Monetary Policy Fiscal Policy Inflation Rate of Interest Exchange Rate International Economic Environment
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Family System Religion Culture Language Etiquette Ethics Education Occupation Development of Rural Areas
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The rate of technological change Research & Development activity Information Technology, Internet
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Climatic and Weather Conditions Availability of Natural Resources Topographical Factors Location Aspects Global Warming Environmental Legislation
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Legal System Economic Legislation Environmental Laws Provisions of the Constitutions Government Agencies Product Standards Disclosures Regulation of Promotion
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SLEPT: Social, Legal, Economic, Political, Technological. STEEPLE: Social/Demographic, Technological, Economic, Environmental, Political, Legal, Ethical. PESTELI: Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, Legal, Industry. PESTLIED: Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, International, Environmental, Demographic.