for assessing the internal capability of a firm is through the use of the SWOT analysis. Although it is a simplified view‚ a SWOT analysis gives a snapshot view of the strengths and opportunities on which the company needs to capitalise to create a ‘distinguishing edge’. Also‚ it is useful to see the weaknesses and threats which can challenge the competitive position of the firm. Figure 2: SWOT analysis of the Virgin Group of Companies STRENGTHS Value of the global brand Reputation Network
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PESTEL Analysis Understanding the general environment of a certain business requires knowledge regarding the key factors and trends in broader society. PESTEL Analysis gives a business the ability to break down the general environment into six different categories: Political‚ Economic‚ Social‚ Technological‚ Environmental‚ and Legal. By analyzing and studying each area‚ a company can create a strategy that most benefits them. Sears and K-Mart are two retail businesses that can gain from understanding
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Sometimes known as the STEP analysis‚ PESTEL stands for Political‚ Economic‚ Social‚ Technical‚ Environment and Legislative. It is a great tool for any size organization who would like to have a simple to use tool for understanding the external forces influencing their market and performance. If you would like a good tool for external forces‚ I would recommend using this one. PESTEL is a strategic planning tool; it helps you see the landscape beyond your own market. This is important because
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SWOT analysis looks at your strengths and weaknesses‚ and the opportunities and threats your business faces. By focusing on the key factors affecting your business‚ now and in the future‚ a SWOT analysis provides a clear basis for examining your business performance and prospects. This briefing outlines: • Typical strengths‚ weaknesses‚ opportunities and threats‚ and how to identify them. • How to use SWOT analysis to drive your business forward. 1 Self-analysis Use SWOT analysis as part of
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have been published at the date of this report‚ and therefore analysis is constrained in certain respects. Where total numbers are presented it is the total of the five banks in the review. As an example‚ total assets is the sum of the total assets of the five banks‚ expressed in sterling. Similarly‚ if an average number is presented‚ it is the average of the five banks in the review. We have used simple headline numbers in our analysis unless stated otherwise; each bank has its own way of reporting
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PESTLE ANALYSIS OF THAILAND PESTLE ANALYSIS OF THAILAND PESTLE ANALYSIS OF THAILAND INDEX Sr. No. Title Page No. 1 Introduction 1 2 National Flag and Symbol 2 3 Political Analysis 4 4 Economical Analysis 6 5 Socio-Cultural Analysis 10 6 Technological Analysis 15 7 Environmental Analysis 17 8 Legal Analysis 21 9 Bibliography 24 PESTLE ANALYSIS OF THAILAND INTRODUCTION Country Thailand
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7 Steps to Business Success A guide to help you assess whether your business will be a success Welcome to the Queensland Government’s ‘7 steps to business success’. Starting a business can be both rewarding and challenging. However‚ poor planning and lack of preparation contribute to many business failures. By following the 7 steps outlined in this guide you will increase your chances of business success. What are the 7 steps to business success? Step 1 - Consider
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While the PEST or PESTLE analysis is primarily aimed at looking at the external environment of an organization‚ many HR courses ask students to use the PEST or PESTLE analysis model to look at their own function. In this context we need to imagine that the department (HR) is an organization in its own right and look outside. Factors to include in your analysis may include the following: •Political •What is the culture of the organization‚ •How is the HR function viewed by other functions
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The Virgin of Guadalupe In the late seventeenth century Mexican art was strongly influenced by the Baroque movement in Europe. By the eighteenth century this new Mexican Baroque style of art had developed in New Spain. Many of the familiar traits of baroque art are present in eighteenth century Mexican artwork such as naturalism‚ tenebrism‚ and audience involvement. Many paintings done in the Mexican baroque style featured a naturalist element. Often the paintings featured the very typical‚ every
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Introduction Land area of 298 sq km and is made up of 1‚192 islands is situated in the Indian Ocean. Forecasts of Maldives’ inundation are a great concern for the Maldivian people. The official language is Dhivehi while English is commonly used in trade and commerce. Political Structure: Maldives is a presidential representative democratic republic. The President is the Head of Government and executive power is exercised by the government. The President is directly elected by the people to a
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