EXTERNAL
ENVIRONMENT
KIMBERLY SHANE
CABALLES &
CRISTEL BALDICAÑAS
OBJECTIVES:
1. Evaluate the influence of key external
factors on an organization’s strategy.
2. Evaluate the process of strategy
formulation
3. Evaluate tool and techniques used in
strategy formulation
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PURPOSE OF 3
ENVIRONMENTAL
ANALYSIS
To characterise the environment that can influence the
business.
To identify threats and be prepared to handle them
appropriately.
To identify opportunities and be prepared to benefit from them
in a timely manner.
To identify competitive strengths and weaknesses.
To recognise competition in the market and how to compete
more effectively.
To identify stakeholders and what they require from the
organisation.
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TOOLS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Tools of environmental analysis 4
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PEST ANALYSIS
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POSTER’S FIVE FORCES
ANALYSIS
• This model focuses on conditions within a specific
industry.
• The five forces decide whether or not a business in that
industry is profitable.
• Generally, the greater the forces, the lower the
prospective profit potential.
• Success lies in minimising these forces so as to increase
one's profit potential.
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INDUSTRY LIFE CYCLE
ANALYSIS
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Life cycle analysis 12
ADVANTAGE OF LIFE
CYCLE ANALYSIS
Better strategic planning - more focused strategies can
be implemented according to the stage, for instance,
pricing strategies can differ at different stages.
Helps budget better - helps understand the stages where
costs will be incurred and where inflows can be expected.
Proactive strategies - strategies can be implemented at
the first sign of the product moving to the next stage for
maximum profitability.
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COMPETITOR
ANALYSIS
o Seeks to understand the competition
o Aims to define a company’s own position
relative to its competitors regarding
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GLOBAL MARKETS
Reasons for entering global markets
Further expansion is not possible domestically
Emerging opportunities in foreign markets
Lowering of trade restrictions in foreign
countries
Shareholder pressure to increase return
PORTERS DIAMOND
Porter identified four factors in his
diamond model:
Factor conditions
Demand conditions
Strategy, structure and rivalry
Related and supporting industry
The role of government
The role of chance events
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