This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global business environment, focusing on SASOL, a global integrated chemicals and energy company. It explains the concept of globalisation and its impact on international businesses, using PESTLE analysis to illustrate the broader influences affecting SASOL. The report evaluates the key driving factors related to globalisation, the significant impact of digital technology, and the challenges and complexities it brings for SASOL. Furthermore, it includes recommendations for SASOL to grow in the marketplace, discusses the company's structure, governance, and culture using McKinsey's 7's framework, and evaluates the influence of international operations. The report also applies Hofstede's model, considers ethical and sustainable factors, evaluates strategic decision-making in relation to risk and diversification, and critically evaluates global expansion routes available to the organisation. This document is available on Desklib, where students can find similar solved assignments and study resources.