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 We carry out a PEST analysis to examine political‚ economic‚ social and technological factors on our business and we can use our findings to take advantage of opportunities that may arise and also be prepared to face possible threats that may come our way. The use of PEST analysis will help our business to effectively adapt to the realities of the new environment and help us to create a marketing plan that will be effective and which will therefore enable our business to compete
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Pest Analysis Demonstrate an understanding of PEST analysis (macro-environmental assessment) by identifying the key factors of change in the environment for an organization of your choice. Critically analyze the impact of these changes on the market and the corresponding strategies to tackle these changes. I would like to propose milk powder in the mainland China as an example to illustrate the PEST analysis. Political - The political arena has a huge influence upon the regulation of businesses
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PEST ANALYSIS The global apparel market is a consumer-driven industry. Also‚ globalization and new technologies have allowed consumers to have more access to fashion. As a result‚ consumers are changing‚ competition is fierce‚ and companies are evolving to meet these demands. The company was founded in 1975 by Amancio Ortega in Spain. Trendy clothing brand Zara is known around the world for dressing men‚ women and children in a sexy retail environment that feels a lot more expensive and exclusive
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3. (a) training program Companies who work hard to meet the needs of their employees can cultivate a work atmosphere conducive to productivity. Being able to plan for the needs of employees by thinking ahead can help to improve the rate of skilled employees who chose to remain working for a company. Improving the employee retention rate can reduce the money companies spend on finding and training new employees. It is important to consider employees may want or need and what the company can reasonably
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PEST Analysis Leader:Penelope贺朋旭（会计103） Deccember 2010 PEST Analysis Potical Factors • China is a communistic country‚ and it is steadier than some country which always has some war‚ anarchy and so on‚ which is adapted to the development of car companies. • Chinese goverment encourage overseas company to operate in China‚ such as derating‚ lower lending rate… • Chinese rule is strict for car purchaser and owner. For example Beijing government claim that
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PEST Analysis for Newspaper Industry Using the PEST analysis to assess the macro environment of the newspaper industryshows that the technology and recession are two of the major factors that have beenaffecting the newspaper industry as well as the socio cultural side. Technology The Internet‚ a powerful and advance technology‚ has changed the model of masscommunication. The Internet has had a major impact on the external environment of thenewspaper industry and has been gradually substituting
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K+12 Educations PEST Analysis Political Government Fund for education will increase due to professional fee of the additional teacher and classroom needed. Higher probability that educational funds‚ coming from LGU’s‚ Adopt-A-School Program and TEN Moves fund will be corrupted by the government officials. Government need to have a quick responds to the needs for educational resources. Has a political advantage to politician image by building educational infrastructure under their name. A probability
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the basis of PEST analysis launch a Pakistani product in Belgium? In order to launch a Pakistani product in foreign country we have to look macro economic conditions of that country. There are different accept and measurement. As to market Pakistani product certain thing are important for instance culture‚ area‚ age‚ group‚ buying power‚ availability of raw material etc. Macroeconomic play vital role to sell a product in any country of the world. In macroeconomic PEST analysis is very important
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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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