PESTLE
A PESTLE Template:
Area being reviewed
Political
Factor:
Is factor positive or
negative?
P–N
P–N
P–N
P–N
Economic
P–N
P–N
P–N
P–N
Social
P–N
P–N
P–N
P–N
Technological
P–N
P–N
P–N
P–N
Legislative
P–N
P–N
P–N
P–N
Environmental
P–N
P–N
P–N
P–N
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Then, give conclusions of opportunities and threats from these above analysis.
Remember this is only a tool. Call it what you like – use whatever factors you feel are appropriate.
Other variations include:
PEST analysis (STEP analysis) - Political, Economic, Sociological, Technological
PESTLE/ PESTEL analysis- Political, Economic, Sociological, Technological, Legal, Environmental
PESTEL analysis- Political, Economic, Sociological, Technological, Environmental, Labour (Labor) related
PESTLIED analysis- Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, International, Environmental,
Demographic
STEEPLE analysis – Social/Demographic, Technological, Economic, Environmental, Political, Legal, Ethical
SLEPT analysis – Social, Legal, Economic, Political, Technological
STEPE analysis – Social, Technical, Economic, Political, and Ecological
ETPS analysis – Economic, Technical, Political and Social
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