Chapter 7: Analysing the strategic position of a business

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BUS07: BP plc data for Analysing the Strategic Position of a Business

Measure with unit	Year 1 value	Year 2 value
Gearing ratio (%)	31	28
Current ratio	1.10	1.23
Low-carbon investment (GBPbn)	2.1	3.0

BUS07A BP plc is reviewing SWOT, PESTLE, Porter's Five Forces, ratios and strategic drift. Calculate the requested business measure and interpret it for managers.

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BUS07: BP plc data for Analysing the Strategic Position of a Business

Measure with unit	Year 1 value	Year 2 value
Gearing ratio (%)	31	28
Current ratio	1.10	1.23
Low-carbon investment (GBPbn)	2.1	3.0

BUS07B Analyse one way BP plc's SWOT, PESTLE, Porter's Five Forces, ratios and strategic drift decision could affect its competitiveness in global energy markets and transition risk.

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BUS07: BP plc strategic case evidence

BP plc, 2026

Gearing ratio (%): 31 to 28; Current ratio: 1.10 to 1.23; Low-carbon investment (GBPbn): 2.1 to 3.0

BUS07C Evaluate whether BP plc should prioritise SWOT, PESTLE, Porter's Five Forces, ratios and strategic drift as part of its long-term strategy.

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BUS07: BP plc strategic case evidence

BP plc, 2026

Gearing ratio (%): 31 to 28; Current ratio: 1.10 to 1.23; Low-carbon investment (GBPbn): 2.1 to 3.0

BUS07D Recommend how BP plc should respond to the evidence on SWOT, PESTLE, Porter's Five Forces, ratios and strategic drift. Justify your answer using the data.

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Understand the key principles behind Analysing the strategic position of a business.
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