In the Context of the Process of Strategic Analysis, Outline What Pest and Swot Techniques Are and Explain Their Practical Relevance to Strategic Planner at Honda Motors
Strategic analysis is the process of conducting research on the business environment within which an organization operates and on the organization itself, in order to formulate strategy. A number of tools are used in the process of strategic analysis, including PEST and/or SWOT analyses, and Michael Porter's five forces model.
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The PEST analysis is a framework that is used during strategic analysis to scan the external macro-environment in which a firm operates in. PEST is an acronym for the following factors
Political
Legal
Social
Technological
PEST factors play an important role in the value creation opportunities of a strategy However, they are usually outside the control of the corporation and must normally be considered as either threats or opportunities.
Specifically the PEST is a useful tool for understanding risks associated with market growth or decline, and as such the position, potential and direction for a business or organization. The PEST method is at times supplemented by the legal and environmental factors.
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SWOT Analysis
The SWOT analysis is a tool used in strategy formulation that can aid in identifying the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of a particular company.
Strengths and weaknesses are internal factors that create or destroy value. They can be measured using internal assessments or external benchmarking. Strengths and weaknesses are within the control of the organsiation and should either be harnessed or eliminated.
For example, in 2009 Honda started the commercial production for the first time of zero-emission hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicle as one of it’s many steps to help slow down greenhouse gases. Honda’s strength in extensive R&D made the vehicle a reality.
Opportunities and threats are external factors that have the potential to create
http://www.bnet.com/topics/strategic+analysis http://www.ehow.com/about_5085518_reason-use-swot-pestle-analysis.html PEST Analysis
The PEST analysis is a framework that is used during strategic analysis to scan the external macro-environment in which a firm operates in. PEST is an acronym for the following factors
Political
Legal
Social
Technological
PEST factors play an important role in the value creation opportunities of a strategy However, they are usually outside the control of the corporation and must normally be considered as either threats or opportunities.
Specifically the PEST is a useful tool for understanding risks associated with market growth or decline, and as such the position, potential and direction for a business or organization. The PEST method is at times supplemented by the legal and environmental factors.
http://rapidbi.com/pestle/
SWOT Analysis
The SWOT analysis is a tool used in strategy formulation that can aid in identifying the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of a particular company.
Strengths and weaknesses are internal factors that create or destroy value. They can be measured using internal assessments or external benchmarking. Strengths and weaknesses are within the control of the organsiation and should either be harnessed or eliminated.
For example, in 2009 Honda started the commercial production for the first time of zero-emission hydrogen fuel-cell powered vehicle as one of it’s many steps to help slow down greenhouse gases. Honda’s strength in extensive R&D made the vehicle a reality.
Opportunities and threats are external factors that have the potential to create