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PESTEL ANALYSIS
The PESTEL Analysis takes into consideration the operations of Tesco situated in Hungary.
Political Environment
Political factors such as influence by means of power as well as abuse of power affect the efficiently and effectiveness of businesses. Thus clearly understanding the political aspects which govern the country of business indulges a thorough control of the businesss life expectancy. Therefore it is crucial that Tesco is aware of the environment for further success. For the purpose of understanding Hungarys political background the following information is available.
Government Information
Hungarys Government is of a Parliamentary Democracy.
According to U. S. Department of Commerce (n.d.), The Orban Administration (1998 – 2002) has effectively accomplished their promises with regard to the tax evasion, organized crime, corruption as well the EU and NATO memberships. Hungary is stable country.
Hungary entered NATO in the year 1999
Member of the Organisation for Economic Corporation and Development (OECD)
Political Parties
According to Wetzel, H. (2004), the following include the political parties in Hungary;
Main Political Parties
Alliance of Free Democrats or SZDSZ
Christian Democratic Peoples Party or KDNP
Hungarian Civic Alliance or FIDESZ
Hungarian Democratic Forum or MDF
Hungarian Justice and Life Party or MIEP
Hungarian Socialist Party or MSZP
Hungarian Workers Party or MMP
Independent Smallholders or FKGP
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Trade Regulations
Trading Policies & Barriers
Association Agreement with the EU
Gradual elimination of tariffs for industrial products imported from EU and CEFTA.
Standards
GATT Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (Standards Code)
International Standardization Organization (ISO)
International Electro-technical Commission (IEC)
Commercial Quality Control Institute (KERMI)
Hungarian Electro-technical Control Institute (MEEI)
Import/Export Documentation Requirements
All importers and/or exporters must obtain a VAM 91 document from the Hungarian Customs. The VAM 91 serves as a declaration of the type and number of goods being imported and exported.
For consumer distribution, a certification document must be obtained from the Commercial Quality Control Institute (KERMI). Goods cannot be cleared from customs unless a KERMI permit is present.
Free Trade Agreements
Central European Free Trade Agreement
European Free Trade Agreement
Pressure Groups
GATE Green Club Association
Tescopoly Alliance
TĶlgy Nature Conservation Association
Wars and Conflicts
No ongoing war or conflict, however according to Ganse, A.(2004),Hungary participated in the Liberation of Kuwait in 1999
Government Policies
Production Policy – Grain, Oilseeds, Oils, Meals, Meat, Milk, Milk Products
International Trade Policy- Oilseeds, Oils, Meals, Meat Milk, Milk Products
Consumption, Marketing and Stock Policy Ð- Grain, Oilseeds, Oils, Meals
Domestic Policy Ð- Grain
General Energy Policy (International Energy Agency (2000))
Science and Technology Policy Ð-( Food and Agriculture Organizations of the United Nations (2002))
Government Term
Viktor Orban , elected in 1998.
Hungary acquired democracy in 1990
Inter-Country Relationships
U. S. Department of Commerce (n.d) states the following countries with relations to Hungary;
United Nations
European Union
Council of Europe
United States
Economic Environment
Economical Environment pertains to the changing economy of the country as well as the factors such as the consumers purchasing power with regard to the organizations income and expenses. The following provide evidence of the UKs economic stability;
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Home Economy Situation
2002
Gross domestic product (GDP)
Final consumption
Personal consumption
Collective consumption
Accumulation of basic stock
Gross stock accumulation
Domestic use
Export