APA citations to support your statements‚ explain what a PEST table is and why it is important to an organization (1-2 paragraphs). Pest Analysis is a frame work that strategy consultants uses to scan the mirco environment in which the firm operates. (Value Based 2013) PEST is Political‚ Ecomonic‚ Social factor and Techonolgies factors. Companies will use this in workshops and it will make the managmenets brainstorm techniques using PEST for strategic plannings‚ marketing planning or development
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This paper will focus on Legoland theme park company possible expansion in Brazil. I will use PEST framework as a guideline for analysis and other analysis methods‚ such as Porter´s or Hofsted‚ if needed. First‚ paper will analyze the external environment that affects decision making and furthermore‚ provide some internal environment information about Legolands strengths and weaknesses. Brazil is South America’s most significant country‚ an economic giant and one of the world’s biggest democracies
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Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review Reference Code: GDTC22599FSA One Microsoft Way Redmond‚ WA 98052-6399 United States Phone Fax Website Exchange www.microsoft.com MSFT [NASDAQ] +1 425 8828080 Revenue Net Profit Employees Industry Publication Date: FEB 2012 69‚943 (million USD) 23‚150 (million USD) 90‚000 Technology Communications and Company Overview Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft) is one of the leading providers of software and storage products and
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The company that I am going to discuss in this case study is the IT firm ‘Microsoft’. Microsoft was originally founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in 1975. It is a public multinational corporation which is headquartered in Redmond‚ Washington in the USA. Its aims are to develop‚ manufacture‚ license and support a wide range of products and services that are related to computing through its various product divisions. Microsoft is an example of a well-known monopolistic power. A monopoly exists when
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Environmental Analysis The information technology (IT) industry has always been highly driven by innovations in technology. It is dynamic and highly competitive‚ with frequent changes in both technologies and business models. Each industry shift is an opportunity to conceive new products‚ new technologies‚ or new ideas that can further transform the industry and businesses. The following PESTEL analysis will try to gain an understanding of Microsoft’s business potential‚ future market situation
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PEST ANAYLSIS POLAND THE REPLIC OF POLAND Capital: Warsaw Area:312‚685 sq. Km Official Language: Polish Ethnic Groups:91‚5% polish‚ 0‚94% Silesian‚0‚04% Kashubian‚0‚07% German‚ 0‚07% Ukrainian‚ 0‚08% Belarusian‚ 7‚24% Other Government: Parliamentary Republik Time:Central European time CET( UTC+1) Population:38.501.000 (2011 Census) Government and political conditions: The President is tue head of states The government structure consists of a council
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PEST Analysis The PEST analysis helps determine the current situation of Apple Inc.‚ identifying potential influences of the political‚ economic‚ social and technological sectors; and have a glimpse into the future of Apple inc. Political Influences: It is reported that in 2007 52% of sales of Apple were from outside America. Bad international relations‚ wars and terrorism might influence Apple in a huge manner; moreover these are all factors Apple has no ability to control. Apple Inc. produces
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SWOT Analysis of the Nigerian Business Environment SWOT Analysis of the Nigerian Business Environment Customer Inserts His/her Name University Name SWOT Analysis of the Nigerian Business Environment 1 Contents Business Environment of Nigeria ……………………………………………………...4 SWOT Analysis ………………………………………………………………………..5 Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………………16 References ……………………………………………………………………………17 SWOT Analysis of the Nigerian Business Environment 2 SWOT Analysis of Nigerian Business
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Question 2 Please apply the PEST analysis to the Wal-Marts case study. "The secret of successful retailing is to give your customers what they want. And really‚ if you think about it from your point of view as a customer‚ you want everything: a wide assortment of good-quality merchandise; the lowest possible prices; guaranteed satisfaction with what you buy; friendly‚ knowledgeable service; convenient hours; free parking; a pleasant shopping experience." - Sam Walton (1918-1992) Wal-Mart is the
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Political The Political factors relates to the factors which the government also affects such as government instability or rules and regulations which the business must follow. Nokia have recently moved one of its manufacturing facilities to India‚ and because of this it is important that Nokia follow the rules and regulations that are set in India‚ so that they can operate as efficiently as possible. The types of things they will have to be aware of is the minimum wage‚ the maximum hours a week
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