Tutorial 1: Markets and Organizations Q1. Case Study [pic] Managing external influences First Group (First) is the UK’s largest transport operator‚ employing more than 137‚000 people in the UK and the USA. In the UK‚ it runs rail services carrying around 275 million passengers a year. It is the UK’s largest bus operator and also runs a rail freight business. In the US‚ it operates school transport for nearly four million students a day. The company is seeking to extend it operation in UK
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PEST analysis on Harrow College. Political Harrow College is working as independently college. If the government takes action there will be a risk of Harrow College fail to deliver the policy or they may be diverted away from local priorities. The government legislation may force Harrow College to be self managing and self financing. Economic The government may influence the financing decision from Harrow College by cutting the budget from schools. The location of Harrow College may influence
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PEST stands for the analysis of the external factors which is beneficial when conducting research before beginning a new project or to help conduct market research. These factors are: * Political – Laws‚ global issues‚ legislation and regulations which may have an effect on your business either immediately or in the future. * Economic – Taxes‚ interest rates‚ inflation‚ the stock markets and consumer confidence all need to be taken into account. * Social – The changes in lifestyle and
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Pest Analysis Political: With the growing demand in the energy drink market and possible side effects due to them because of the high caffeine content‚ the government of India may come up with the regulations that require the product to be tested clinically to prove its benefits and get the local certification too. Social: Burn position itself as a youth brand. With India being the country with youth centric demographic‚ it helps BURN to reap the benefits if it position itself as the right product
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National Maritime Museum PEST Analysis What political factors affect the Museum’s ability to attract visitors? The museum is required to meet government target to attract any groups. Free admissions in museum are funded by central Government. Foreign tourists are worried about health risk such us the recent outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease and because of this they can stop to visit. What economic factors affect the Museum’s ability to generate income and increase the number and profile of visitors
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Assignment 1- PEST Analysis: Business Environment in Russia (982 words) Pest Analysis: Business Environment in Russia Introduction Russia‚ with a wide base of natural resources and one of the BRIC countries is seen as an attractive market to gain a toehold in by global investors including the United Kingdom’s retail industry. This report aims to analyze the business environment in Russia for British retailers using the PEST analysis. The PEST analysis will focus on four different aspects of
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2.1.1 POLITICAL The hotel industry had evolved very rapidly since the opening policy in 1978‚ after that the economy has gradually transformed to a market-oriented one. The reform has created a much better business environment for the hotel industry development (Hornsby‚ 1990). According to Kotler (1996)‚ The political environment is strongly affect hospitality industry‚ political environment is made up of laws‚ government agencies and pressure groups influence and limit the activities of various
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. PEST Analysis Political Few countries can compete with the Philippines when it comes to corruption which surprisingly involves the bookstore industry by way of the Bureau of Customs‚ according to Robin (2009) in his article “The Great Book Blockade”. Unfortunately‚ the customs official took their corruption to the shipping of books ever since the success of the international best seller book‚ Twilight by Stephen Meyer. When of the examiners of the customs official opened a shipment of books
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Driven Athletic Footwear Executive Summary Introduction/Key Issues: Driven is a key competitor in the footwear industry and we have some pretty impressive results in terms of revenue generated and market share. However‚ this report will outline some areas where we needed to improve and correct. Specifically‚ this relates to how to handle supply issues‚ how to reduce costs and overhead charges and how to continue to increase value to our shareholders. Recommendations: In order to
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advantage of changewithin the environments in which it operates.PEST analysis is used to identify the external forces affectingan organisation .This is a simple analysis of an organisation’sPolitical‚ Economical‚ Social and Technological environment.A PEST analysis incorporating legal and environmentalfactors is called a PESTLE analysis. 3. P for POLITICAL FACTORS E for ECONOMIC FACTORS S for SOCIAL FACTORS T for TECHNOLOGICAL FACTORS 4. Legislation such as the minimum wage or anti discrimination
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