This essay discusses how to conduct external environment audit at a company. Kibaale Development Company has been used as a practical example on which the external environment audit has been conducted.
The company is a body corporate located in Uganda. It continues to face external environment situations and forces related to; Politics, Economy, Societal, Technology, Legislative, and Environment as presented in the essay. However, the leadership of the company has a good adaption strategy to respond to changes arising from the external environment.
This text is essential reading for executives and managers who want to develop a deep understanding of external conditions in order to shape forward-looking business strategies. It offers insights into how organisations structure their external environmental analyses and which key areas should be considered in order to successfully respond to ever-changing market conditions.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. INTRODUCTION
- 2. OVERVIEW OF TOPIC
- 3. DEFINTION OF KEY TERMS
- 4. CONDUCTING EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT AUDIT AT A COMPANY
- 5. CONCLUSION
- 6. RECOMMENDATION
- 7. REFERENCES
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The objective of this essay is to demonstrate how to conduct an external environment audit at a company, using Kibaale Development Company in Uganda as a case study. The essay explores the impact of external factors on the company's operations and strategies.
- External Environment Audit Process
- Impact of PESTLE factors on business
- Strategic adaptation to external environmental changes
- Importance of proactive environmental scanning
- Kibaale Development Company as a case study
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
1. INTRODUCTION: This introductory chapter establishes the importance of understanding the external environment for a company's success. It highlights the need for companies to develop strategies to effectively manage external influences and stresses the crucial role of regular environmental scanning in optimizing resource utilization and achieving a competitive advantage. The chapter sets the stage for the essay's focus on conducting an external environment audit, using Kibaale Development Company as a practical example. It outlines the essay's structure, foreshadowing the subsequent sections on the overview of the topic, definitions of key terms, the conduct of an external environmental audit, the conclusion, and recommendations.
2. OVERVIEW OF TOPIC: This chapter discusses the various situations and forces originating from the external environment that impact companies. It emphasizes the importance of auditing the external environment to develop effective strategies and avoid complacency, which can hinder a company's ability to navigate external challenges. The chapter introduces the PESTLE framework (Politics, Economy, Societal, Technology, Legislation, and Environment) as a tool for environmental scanning, highlighting its significance in guiding strategic decision-making and ensuring the attainment of company objectives. It underscores how the alignment of strategies with the scanned environment is crucial for the success of a company's goals.
3. DEFINTION OF KEY TERMS: This chapter provides concise definitions of the key terms used throughout the essay. "External environment audit" (also known as macro environment audit) is described as the process of identifying and evaluating external factors influencing a company's business. The definition emphasizes the review of business situations, policies, and operational aspects. "Company" is defined as a legal entity or corporate body that provides goods and services.
4. CONDUCTING EXTERNAL ENVIRONMENT AUDIT AT A COMPANY: This chapter details the process of conducting an external environment audit. It explains how such audits strengthen a company's capacity to monitor, evaluate, and provide critical information to decision-makers, enabling the formulation of well-informed strategies. The chapter uses Kibaale Development Company as a case study to illustrate practical application. It underscores the importance of proactive environmental planning for effective adaptation, as argued by Morden (2007). The chapter provides a framework for conducting the audit, although the specific details of the audit for Kibaale Development Company are not fully elaborated in the provided text.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
External environment audit, PESTLE analysis, strategic management, company adaptation, environmental scanning, Kibaale Development Company, Uganda.
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- Vincent Ntaro (Author), 2023, External environmental audit in the company. Implementation and advantages of the PESTLE analysis, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1415352
