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PESTLE Analysis
Table of Contents
Preface
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Introduction
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PESTLE Analysis
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PESTLE Factors
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Political Factors
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Economic Factors
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Social Factors
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Technological Factors
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Legal Factors
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Environmental Factors
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Summary
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Other Free Resources
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References
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PESTLE Analysis
Preface
The PESTLE Analysis is a useful method to use in order to identify the external factors that influence an organization.
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How the PESTLE Analysis can be used in conjunction with other strategy tools
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How the six factors of a PESTLE Analysis are classified
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How to carry out a PESTLE Analysis
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How to evaluate the relevance of a PESTLE Analysis
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How to avoid the pitfalls associated with using this strategy tool
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References: Aguilar F.J. (1967), Scanning the Business Environment, Macmillan. Cadle, J., Paul, D. and Turner, P. (2010), Business Analysis Techniques, 72 Essential Tools for Success, BCS The Chartered Institute for IT. Johnson, G., Whittington, R. and Scholes, K. (2009), Exploring Corporate Strategy with MyStrategyLab, Financial Times/Prentice Hall. Kotler, P., Keller, K.L., Brady, M., Goodman, M., and Hansen, T. (2009), Marketing Management, Pearson Education. McDonald, M. and Wilson, H. (2011), Marketing Plans: How to Prepare Them, How to Use Them, 7th Edition, John Wiley. ISBN 978-1-62620-998-5 © www.free-management-ebooks.com 24