PESTLE template
External factors to Importance to
consider Factors affected within my industry organisation
POLITICAL Government policy
Political stability
Tax
Industry regulations
Global trade
agreements and or
restrictions
ECONOMIC Exchange rates
Globalisation
Economic growth/
decline
Inflation
Interest rates
Cost of living
Labour costs
Consumer spending
habits
SOCIAL Consumer
trends/tastes
Fashions
Consumer buying
habits
Lifestyle factors
Career attitudes
Work-life balance
Population
demographics
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External factors Importance to
to consider Factors affected within my industry organisation
TECHNOLOGY Automation
Innovation
Disruptive
technologies
Social networking
Upgrades
Robotics
Artificial Intelligence
Security
LEGAL Employment law
Common law
Local labour law
Health and safety
regulations
ENVIRONMENTAL Environmental
restrictions imposed
by in-country
governments
Sustainable
resources
CSR (Corporate
social responsibility)
Ethical sourcing
Transportation
Procurement
Supply chain
management
Future pandemics
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