Importance of PESTLE Analysis for Business Growth

Business

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The following Report has outlined the history, governance of the company that includes
board of directors that is executive as well as non-executive directors of the organization,
Further, it has found out that PESTLE analysis is very important for the business because it helps
to improve overall performance of the company.

Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.............................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................4
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................4
Examine how the organization is governed and structured.........................................................4
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................7
Analyse the value of conducting PESTLE analysis for the business...........................................7
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................9
Use PESTLE model for conducting analysis of external environment.......................................9
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................11

INTRODUCTION
The term business environment can be defined as all the factors that exists in internal as
well as external environment of the organization that affects the functions of the business
including management, customers, employee's, supply and demand and regulations of the
business (Bayer and et.al, 2018). The present Report is based on Schroders Plc. It is a type of
public limited company. It belongs to the industry of investment management. Headquarter of
the company is located in London, United Kingdom. The Report will outline history,
organizational structure and how company is governed. It will also explain the importance of
conducting PESTLE analysis for the business and the factors that are influencing the
environment of company.
TASK 1
Examine how the organization is governed and structured.
Overview -
Schroders Plc. is a type of asset management company. It operates the business in the
industry of investment management. The company was founded in year 1804. In year 2018, there
are 5000 employees who are employed by the organization. Operating income of the business in
year 2018 was £ 761.2 million. It provides services at nearly 32 locations such as America, Asia,
Middle East, Asia, Africa etc. The website of the firm is www.schroders.com. Headquarter of the
organization is located in the City of London (Devine and Shrives, 2017). It is a constituent of
FTSE 100 Index and also traded on London Stock Exchange. Key people of the business are
Peter Harrison, Michael Dobson. Company is actively involved in managing investment
solutions that helps to develop future prosperity for the customers of the business. It offers
innovative solutions and products across a wide range of class of assets such as fixed income,
equities, private assets and alternatives.
History -
The history of the organization started in year 1804. During this period, Johann Heinrich
Schroder came into the partnership with the firm of Johann Friedrich which is based in London.
In year 1818 the company J. Henry Schroder & Co. was established in London. In year 1959,
company has offered shares to the public for the first time through London Stock Exchange.
In year 1986, the business has disposed of Schrobanco which is one of banking arm
which is based in New York. At that time, Schroder Plc. Has acquired 50% shares of Wertheim