The document discusses PEST analysis, a strategic planning tool used to evaluate how political, economic, social, and technological factors may impact a business or project. It examines these macroenvironmental factors: political (e.g. regulations), economic (e.g. economic issues), social (e.g. demographics), and technological (e.g. advances). Conducting a PEST analysis involves considering these external influences before starting a business to understand the overall environment. The document provides examples of various factors under each category and instructs learners to conduct a PEST analysis in groups for different business franchises to assess the macroenvironment.
9. PEST ANALYSIS
is a strategic planning tool used to
evaluate the impact political, economic,
social, and technological factors might
have on a project. It involves an
organization considering the external
environment before starting a business.
10. PEST IS AN ACRONYM FOR…..
POLITICAL
FACTORS
ECONOMIC
FACTORS
SOCIAL
FACTOR
TECHNOLOGICAL
FACTORS
11. POLITICAL FACTOR
This factor looks at how government regulations and
legal issues affect a company's ability to be profitable
and successful.
social and
environmental
policy
copyright and
property law
enforcement
political
stability
12. ECONOMIC FACTOR
This factor examines the outside economic issues that can play a role in a
company's success.
13. SOCIAL FACTOR
This issue analyzes the demographic and cultural aspects of the company's
market. These factors help businesses examine consumer needs and determine
what pushes them to make purchases.
population
growth rates age distribution
attitudes toward
work
job market
trends
religious and
ethical beliefs
lifestyle changes
educational and
environmental
issues
health
consciousness demographics
14. TECHNOLOGICAL FACTOR
This factor takes into consideration technology issues that affect how an organization
delivers its product or service to the marketplace. In addition, companies should consider
how generational shifts, and their related technological expectations, are likely to affect
those who will use their product and how it is delivered.
technological
advancements
government
spending on
technological
research
life cycle of current
technology
role of the Internet
and how any changes
to it may play out
impact of potential
information
technology changes
15.
16. ACTIVITY:
Learners : Group yourselves into 3 group.
Using a graphic organizer of your choice, Make a PEST Analysis of the Business Firm that you have
choosen.
Franchise of McDonald’s Franchise of Starbucks Franchise of KFC
LOCATION : IN FRONT OF ANGELES CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
17. SUMMARY
Aside from the company’s internal resources and industry factors, there
are several other macro-economic factors that can have a profound
impact on the performance of a company. In particular situations such
as new ventures or product launch ideas, these factors need to be
carefully analyzed in order to determine how big their role in the
organization’s success would be.
Basically, a PEST analysis helps you determine how these factors will
affect the performance and activities of your business in the long-term.
So if you want to assess a business situation in a comprehensive way, a
PEST analysis is a definite must that can help you understand the
macroeconomic business environment.
18. COMPLETE SENTENCE :
Exit Pass Activity:
A. I learned in this discussion that ________________________
B. I realize that knowledge gained in this discussion may be applied
______________________
C. I will share what I learned to __________________, so that
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