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What is NOT considered a political factor in PESTEL analysis?

  • Government intervention
  • Tariffs
  • Cultural trends (correct)
  • Tax policy

Which of the following factors would be found under the 'E' category in the PESTEL analysis?

  • Environmental sustainability (correct)
  • Demographic shifts
  • Government regulations
  • Economic growth rates

Which element is part of a firm's external environment according to the PESTEL framework?

  • Management structure
  • Political climate (correct)
  • Internal policies
  • Corporate culture

What type of analysis is PESTEL primarily used for?

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Which factor is NOT typically included in the PESTEL analysis?

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Which of the following would be considered a direct impact of government intervention in a business's PESTEL analysis?

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What does the 'S' in PESTEL stand for?

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Which of the following is not considered an economic factor in PESTEL analysis?

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In PESTEL analysis, which factor would most likely influence consumer purchasing power?

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What economic factor is assessed through the analysis of exchange rates?

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Which of the following PESTEL factors is primarily concerned with societal trends and conditions?

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Which of the following elements would be classified under sociocultural factors in a PESTEL analysis?

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Which economic factor reflects the total value of goods and services produced per person?

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Identify the economic factor that directly affects the cost of borrowing money.

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Which of the following options does not belong to the list of economic factors in PESTEL?

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Which of the following describes a sociocultural factor affecting markets in advanced economies?

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What is an example of a technological factor that can influence strategic decisions?

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Which of the following is NOT a sociocultural factor in the PESTEL analysis?

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Environmental factors include challenges like:

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What is a demographic trend affecting advanced economies?

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Which of the following best defines the impact of climate change as an environmental factor?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding technological factors in PESTEL?

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What is a cultural aspect identified in the PESTEL analysis?

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Flashcards

Economic Factors

Factors related to a country's economy such as economic growth, unemployment, inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, trade deficits/surpluses, and GDP per capita. These factors can significantly influence a company's operations and profitability.

Economic Growth

The overall increase in the production of goods and services in a country. Positive economic growth indicates a healthy economy.

Unemployment

The percentage of the workforce who are unemployed and actively seeking work. High unemployment indicates a struggling economy.

Inflation

The rate at which prices for goods and services increase over time. High inflation can erode purchasing power.

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Interest Rates

The cost of borrowing money. Higher interest rates make it more expensive for businesses to borrow money and invest.

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Exchange Rates

The value of one currency compared to another. Fluctuations in exchange rates can affect the cost of imports and exports.

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Trade Deficits/Surpluses

The difference between a country's exports and imports. A trade surplus means a country exports more than it imports. A trade deficit means it imports more.

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GDP Per Capita

The total value of goods and services produced in a country divided by its population. A higher GDP per capita generally indicates a higher standard of living.

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Crafting and executing strategy

The framework used for understanding an organization's external environment, its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, and how it will execute its strategy.

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Levels of the Firm’s Environment

These are the different levels of an organization's external environment, ranging from the immediate, directly impactful factors to the broader, less immediately relevant ones.

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Competitive Environment

The immediate environment of a company, including customers, competitors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

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General Environment

The broader environment that influences the competitive environment. It includes factors like political, economic, sociocultural, technological, environmental, and legal forces.

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PESTEL Analysis

A framework used to analyze the external environment of a company by focusing on six key factors: political, economic, social, technological, environmental, and legal.

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PESTEL - Political Factors

Analysing how political factors, like government policies, regulations, political climate, and international relations, impact a company's operations and strategy.

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PESTEL - Economic Factors

Economic factors like economic growth, inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, and employment levels can significantly affect a company's performance.

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PESTEL - Social Factors

Understanding social factors like demographic trends, consumer preferences, cultural shifts, and lifestyle changes is crucial for a company's success in the long term.

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Demographics

The study of how populations grow, shrink, and age. This includes factors like birth rates, death rates, and migration patterns.

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Concentration in mega-cities

The concentration of a population in cities, specifically those with over 10 million inhabitants.

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Distribution

The spread of people across a region, including factors like population density and rural vs. urban distribution.

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Technological change

The collection of innovative products, processes, and technologies that create new opportunities.

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Disruptive technologies

Advancements that disrupt existing markets and industries, often with significant impacts on society.

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Environmental factors

Forces that impact the natural environment, including climate change, resource scarcity, and pollution.

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Culture

The attitudes, values, beliefs, and behaviors of a society.

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Climate change

The changes in the balance of planetary systems, particularly focusing on atmospheric changes.

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Study Notes

Strategic Thinking in a Complex World - Session 3

  • Strategic Thinking Framework (5 Stages):
    • Stage 1: Develop a strategic vision, mission, and core values.
    • Stage 2: Set objectives.
    • Stage 3: Craft a strategy to achieve objectives and company vision.
    • Stage 4: Execute the strategy.
    • Stage 5: Monitor developments, evaluate performance, and make adjustments.
    • Key takeaway: Continuous revision is essential, adapting to changing company performance, conditions, new opportunities, and ideas.

Firm's Environment Levels

  • Macro-Environment:

    • Political: Political climate, government intervention, tax policy, tariffs, and more.
    • Economic: Economic growth, unemployment, inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, trade surpluses/deficits, and GDP per capita.
    • Sociocultural: Values, culture, demographics, inequality, lifestyles, etc.
    • Technological: Technological change, disruptive technologies, institutions (e.g., patent system).
    • Environmental: Climate change, water and food shortages.
    • Legal/Regulatory: Labor, consumer, antitrust laws, regulations, and court efficiency.
  • Immediate Industry & Competitive Environment:

    • Suppliers
    • Substitute products
    • Rival firms
    • New entrants
    • Buyers

PESTEL Analysis

  • Political Factors: Political climate, government intervention, tax/fiscal/energy policy, tariffs, etc.
  • Economic Factors: Economic growth, unemployment, inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, trade deficits/surpluses, GDP per capita, etc.
  • Sociocultural Factors: Values, culture, demographics, inequality, lifestyles, etc.
  • Technological Factors: Technological change, disruptive technologies, institutions (e.g., patent system), etc.
  • Environmental Factors: Climate change, shortages of water/food, etc.
  • Legal/Regulatory Factors: Labor, consumer, antitrust laws/regulations, efficiency of courts and institutions, etc.

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