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Table of Contents Summary 4 Introduction 5 The Seven S Models for Strategic Planning 7 Strategic Analysis 8 Analysis of the Remote Macro Environment 10 Sociological factors 11 Technological factors 11 Economic factors 12 Political factors 12 The Micro Competitive Environment 13 Threat of New Entrants 14 Bargaining Power of Suppliers 14 Bargaining Power of Buyers (Customers) 15 Threat of Substitute Products or Services 15 Industrial Rivalry 15 Strategic Choice 16 Porter’s Generic Strategies 16 Cost