The document discusses environmental analysis techniques for businesses. It outlines that a business environment consists of internal and external factors that influence an organization. These include strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, government policies, economic conditions, and sociocultural trends. Some key environmental analysis techniques are then described, such as SWOT analysis, PEST analysis, Porter's Five Forces analysis, scanning the environment, forecasting, and monitoring changes. Political, economic, social, and technological factors are highlighted as especially important to analyze regarding their impact on businesses. Environmental analysis is emphasized as important for finding weaknesses/strengths and adapting products and services to changing market conditions.