PESTLE analysis
Discover what PESTLE means, and use our PESTLE analysis template and example to explore the external influences on your organisation
Discover what PESTLE means, and use our PESTLE analysis template and example to explore the external influences on your organisation
A PESTLE analysis studies the key external factors (Political, Economic, Sociological, Technological, Legal and Environmental) that influence an organisation. It can be used in a range of different scenarios, and can guide people professionals and senior managers in strategic decision making.
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