PESTLE analysis UK US noun [C or U]
► FINANCE, ECONOMICS, MANAGEMENT ABBREVIATION for Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, and Environmental analysis: a management method that examines the effect that events or influences from outside may have on the performance of a company or organization: »
The PESTLE analysis tool is one of many used to help managers identify their market positioning and strengths.
Financial and business terms. 2012.