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Strategy formulation – tools

There are several tools in the strategic toolbox including SWOT analysis, PESTLE, 5-forces, and competition analysis.

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In the current literature, there are several tools in the strategic toolbox that deal with the external attributes of a business as well as its internal capabilities, including SWOT analysis, PESTLE, 5-forces, and competition analysis.

These models are important because they help build a strategic business plan based on solid strategic analysis. However, one of the issues currently is the confusion and inapplicable use of these tools at the wrong level.

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