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PESTLE Analysis and Market Intelligence (Case Study)

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This lesson showcases how learners can apply their knowledge of international market features through a PESTLE analysis and conducted a benchmarking analysis to enable students to assess the feasibility of exporting a product to a given international market.


Curator and institution: Alberto Gamez, Universidad Panamericana, Campus GDL, Mexico


Supporting Materials:

PESTLE Analysis Worksheet Template (Spanish)

PESTLE Analyis Instructions (Spanish)

PESTLE Analysis Student Example (Spanish)


Subject(s): International market intelligence


Relevant SI feature: Country transformation maps


Learner level: Undergraduate programme in international business


Time allotment: Two sessions of 1.5 hours

Impact / Outcome
The short-term outcomes of the lesson were that learners gained knowledge about different analytical and digital tools to support assessing product exports in international markets. In the long term, students benefit from a skill set that enables them to make informed decisions and develop strategies to adapt to changing market conditions, reduce risk and improve their competitiveness. By understanding the market as a complex system that involves political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental factors, they learn to identify opportunities and threats and respond accordingly. This can help them better position their brand, set achievable growth targets and increase productivity. Additionally, it can help them assess the validity of their existing products and services and identify areas for improvement or expansion, as well as define new product development opportunities.
Sectors
Education, Supply Chain & Transportation
Year published
01 June 2024
Subject
Business and Management
Level
Undergraduate
Location
North America, Latin America