This report provides an overview of business operations, defining its significance in enhancing enterprise value and profitability. It differentiates between public and private sectors, offering examples of each. The report delves into organizational structures, specifically examining the structures utilized by TESCO, including divisional, functional, and matrix structures, with a focus on how TESCO employs the matrix structure. Furthermore, it analyzes the influence of the local, national, and global economic environments on TESCO, incorporating a PESTEL analysis to assess these impacts. The conclusion reiterates the key aspects of business operations and emphasizes the importance of understanding how the environment affects business performance. The report references several academic sources to support its claims.