B.B.A.
• Name: Gohil Saurav P. (10)
Gondaliya Rakesh K. (11)
Parekh Chintan A. (33)
Mehta Chitank J. (28)
Gandhi Nikunj R. (08)
o Pricing
o Distribution
o Promotion
o Research & Development
The Coca-Cola Company (Coca-
Cola) is a leading manufacturer,
distributor and marketer of Non-
alcoholic beverage concentrates
and syrups, in the world. Coca-
Cola has a strong brand name
and brand portfolio. Business-
Week and Inter brand, a
branding consultancy, recognize
Coca-Cola as one of the leading
brands in their top 100 global
brands ranking in 2008. The
Business Week-Interbred valued
Coca-Cola at $67,000 million in
2008. Coca-Cola ranks well ahead
of its close competitor Pepsi
which has a ranking of 22 having
a brand value of $12,690 million
The Company’s strong brand
value facilitates customer recall
and allows Coca-Cola to
penetrate markets. However, the
company is threatened by
intense competition which could
• Strengths:-
• Distribution network
• Strong Brands
• Low Cost of Operations
• Weaknesses:-
• Low Export Levels
• Small Scale Sector Reservations Limit
Ability To Invest And Achieve Economies
Of Scale
• Opportunities:-
• Large Domestic Markets
• Export Potential
• Higher Income among People
• Threats:-
• Imports
• Tax and Regulatory Sector
• Slowdown In Rural Demand
Environmental Analysis
• A scan of the external macro-
environment in which the firm operates
can be expressed in terms of the
following factors:
o Political
o Economic
o Social
o Technological
Political Factor
• It is one of the significant parts of a company where, in
which country they operate their business unit. Political
factors include government regulations and legal
issues and define both formal and informal rules under
which the firm must operate. Some examples include:
o tax policy
o employment laws
o environmental regulations
o trade restrictions and tariffs
o political stability
Economic Factor
• Another most imperative element for PEST
analysis is economic factors. Economic
factor affects the purchasing power of
potential customers and the firm's cost of
capital. The following are examples of
factors in the macro-economy:
o economic growth
o interest rates
o exchange rates
o inflation rate
Social Factor
• Social factors include the demographic and cultural
aspects of the external macro environment. These
factors affect customer needs and the size of
potential markets. Some social factors include:
o health consciousness
o population growth rate
o age distribution
o career attitudes
o emphasis on safety
Technological Factor
• Technological factors can lower barriers to
entry, reduce minimum efficient production
levels, and influence outsourcing decisions.
Some technological factors include:
o R&D activity
o automation
o technology incentives
o rate of technological change