Pestle and Swot analysis of Tesco plc

Business and the Business
Environment

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
SECTION 1......................................................................................................................................1
Different types and purposes of organizations.............................................................................1
The Size and Scope of range of different types of organizations................................................2
Relationship between different organizational functions and their interrelationship with
organizational objectives.............................................................................................................4
PART 2............................................................................................................................................5
A) PESTLE Analysis on UK retail sector....................................................................................5
B) Application of SWOT and Porter's five forces analysis on UK Super market.......................6
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................10
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................11

INTRODUCTION
Business refers to an activity of buying and selling of goods and services whereas
business environment means critical analysis of internal and external factors that effects and
influence the organizational activities. The project report will outline different types of
organizations and will define their purposes and legal structures. The assignment will explain the
size and scope of different types of organizations. The project report will define the
interrelationship between various organizational functions and their link with organizational
objectives and structures. Project report will further identify the positive and negative impact of
macro environment factors has upon the business. The assignment will further conduct Pestle
and Swot analysis of Tesco plc. Lastly the report will explain how strengths and weakness are
interrelated with external macro factors.
SECTION 1
Different types and purposes of organizations
Private Organization – Tesco plc
Tesco plc is a British multinational groceries and general merchandise retailer in United
Kingdom. The Company is founded in the year 1919. Its founder is Jack Cohen. The
headquarters of Tesco plc is situated in Welwyn Garden City and Hertfordshire in England.
Purpose – The Purpose of Tesco plc is to serve there shoppers a little better everyday. To fulfil
and meet the needs of the customers. To be responsible for their communities.
Products and services – Tesco plc offers diversified products like food & beverages, clothing,
software, toys, furniture, electronics, book etc. Tesco plc is the largest supermarket chain in UK
where they offers range of product varieties to satisfy their customers needs.
Legal and organizational Structure - Tesco plc follows hierarchical organizational structure
and this structure further divided into functional divsions in order to assure work should be
accomplished smoothly and efficiently (Kozubíková, Homolka and Kristalas, 2017). Tesco plc
has sepearte legal department that ensures the legal framework and organizatianl polices are
conducted in a proper form. It also ensures that Tesco plc meets all the legal obligations &
requirements and procedures that a business should have.
Public Organization – British Armed Force
The British Armed force provides military services responsible for defence in United
Kingdom. The armed force is in action since the formation of a kingdom of great Britain is being
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done in the year 1707. The Headquarters is situated in Ministry of Defence in London. The
British Armed forces is now consist of the Royal navy.
Purpose – The Purpose of British Armed Force is to assure the public safety and providing the
best defence services to the people of United Kingdom.
Products and services – The British Armed forces are providing the best military and defence
services to protect the lives of the people in UK.
Legal and organizational Structure – The British Armed forces is similar to Royal Navy and
Royal Air force they have four star general equivalent field commands. They fulfil all the legal
criteria and documentation which is required by the UK government.
Voluntary Organisation - British Red Cross Society
The British Red cross Society is the impartial humanitarian network in the United
Kingdom. The British Red crosss was established in the year 1870. The Chief executive is Mike
Adamson.
Purpose – The purpose of British Red Cross Society is to provide better healthcare services and
support to trafficked people and anyone in forced labour.
Products and services – The British Red Cross Society is delivering best care and support to
trafficked people.
Legal and organizational Structure - The British Red cross Society follows hierarchical
organisational structure in which they have various functional sector of their various charities.
The Size and Scope of range of different types of organizations
Private Organization – Tesco plc
Mission – The Mission statement of Tesco plc is to be the champaign for their customers and
helping them to enjoy better quality of life and an easier way of living.
Vision – Tesco plc vision revolves around five elements -
 They want themselves to be needed all around the world.
 They want to create a growing business with full of opportunities.
 They comes up with modern and innovative ideas.
 Winners locally whilst and applies their skill globally.
Organizational objective – Tesco plc business objective is to make shopping cheaper for the
average household. The objective is to introduce more healthy products in wide variety of
groceries.
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