Economic Environment: “Since1999‚ South Africa’s economy has been growing steadily. In addition‚ consumer inflation has been decreasing. While the GDP rate has been rising‚ unemployment rate and US exchange rate have had a downward trend since 2001. The country’s financial and industrial infrastructure is well developed and has outstanding growth potential [Anon 2006(10)]. However‚ South Africa has the problem of enormous socio-economic inequalities‚ which were encouraged by the apartheid regime
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Political Factors: 1. Regulation in the labour market in Sweden‚ Latvia‚ Germany‚ Brazil and China‚ such as Labour laws‚ working hours‚ termination notices 2. Regulation of the environmental legislation‚ such as pollution issues management 3. Regulation of quality issues‚ such as safety‚ environmental friendly 4. Regulation of the strategic alliance in different countries‚ such as joint venture‚ acquisition 5. Taxation regulations to different countries 6. Trading policy‚ agreements‚ contract
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Political: In the next few years‚ China is saying that they are going to be investing billions of dollars into Hybrid technology. Honda is a automobile company who is well known for developing ad researching hybrid technology. They have been on the forefront of this new technology and for this reason they will be a top choice for this new hybrid technology. They will need to show the Chinese government that their technology is worth investing in. If they manage to do this‚ they will be bale to
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PESTEL analysis of the macro-environment There are many factors in the macro-environment that will effect the decisions of the managers of any organisation. Tax changes‚ new laws‚ trade barriers‚ demographic change and government policy changes are all examples of macro change. To help analyse these factors managers can categorise them using the PESTEL model. This classification distinguishes between: • Political factors. These refer to government policy such as the degree of intervention in
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increased from $163 million in 2004 to $10‚235 in 2007. Higher debt in the capital structure indicates that there will be lower financial flexibility which may stop them from making future business ventures. Threats: PEST Analysis Economical: Social: In the software industry‚ Oracle is the leader on energy and environmental issues. Oracle has always promoted “green” particles and has energy saving programs that allow facilities and employees to minimize their use of energy. Oracle has provided
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PEST ANALYSIS | | Political | Economical | * Although my parents upbringings were very different in terms of location (my father in Britain‚ my mother the Philippines) both grew up under controversial political powers. My father under the conservative influences of Margaret Thatcher and my mother under the notorious dictatorship of President Ferdinand Marcos and his wife Imelda. * Because of my grandfathers successful career for which he was rewarded with financial comfort‚ his political
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2.1. Political Environment The Indonesian government plays a significant active role in business. Since May 1998‚ after Suharto resigned‚ the country has transformed itself from a controlling system into a democratic one (Indonesia Country Brief‚ 2008). Australia also has legal and political stability. Therefore‚ Jurlique will face no difficulty in establishing its business into Indonesia since both countries political parties seek to promote growth and encourage investment and trade‚ including
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Marks and Spencer is the British multinational retail company that specializes on producing clothing and high-quality food. Being the dominant force on the UK market Marks and Spencer owns 600 stores in the home country and over 225 stores worldwide. Bird (1986) claims Marks and Spencer to be the most powerful image of Great Britain; the company currently being the most profitable UK organization also is one of the most innovative in the world. Two main features of the Marks and Spencer are centralization
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PHASE 2: IDENTIFY THE POSITIONMENT Positioning (target and needs) Target - All professionals - All Business companies: * Small and medium-sized enterprise * Large companies * Multinationals Characteristics - Average and high income - Travel minimum 3 times a year for one to two weeks - Like comfort and access to all business facilities at affordable prices Segment We choose 3 segments: * Primary segment (A): business tourist * Secondary segment (B): conferences
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A PEST Analysis Report of HSBC Introduction HSBC holding plc is a global banking and financial services company headquartered in London‚ United Kingdom. The business of HSBC includes personal financial services (retail banking)‚ commercial banking‚ global banking and markets (investment banking)‚ and private banking. HSBC holding was founded in 1991 by the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. The bank’s first branches were original opened in Hong Kong and Shanghai in 1865. HSBC lists
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