BUS501-CB: PEST Analysis | Saylor University

A PEST analysis often comes before a SWOT analysis. PEST stands for political, economic, social, and technology. A PEST analysis is an external analysis of the environment, meaning it can help us identify opportunities or challenges in the world around us, which can impact our strategic plans.

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