Business Analysis: Pre-Placement Evaluation Report for Marks & Spencer

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of Marks & Spencer (M&S), a British multinational retailer. It begins with an introduction to the business environment and its impact on organizational performance. The core of the report includes a PESTLE analysis, examining the political, economic, socio-cultural, technological, legal, and environmental factors affecting M&S. A SWOT analysis is then presented, outlining the company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Porter's Five Forces analysis evaluates the competitive landscape of M&S, assessing the threat of new entrants, substitute products, bargaining power of buyers and suppliers, and the intensity of competitive rivalry. The report also touches upon personal and professional development, exploring how individual growth can influence professional skills and knowledge within the workplace. Finally, the report concludes with a summary of the key findings and a list of references.