Review of the Impact of PESTEL Factors on the Performance of Private Colleges in Myanmar
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PESTLE factors, Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, Environmental Performance, Private CollegeAbstract
Myanmar’s private higher education institutions (PHEIs) have become a vital component of the nation's education system as a whole, filling the gap caused by the shortage of public university spots and the demand for tertiary education that is rising. However, since the 2021 political change, Myanmar's higher education system has been exposed to an extreme level of disruption from political instability, economic recession, social displacement, technological constraints, legal uncertainty, and environmental shocks. These PESTEL factors have collectively threatened institutional performance both academic and operational rendering the environment volatile, which compromised sustainability, quality, and innovation. Yet, the resilience of certain private colleges suggests that institutional capacity and academic leadership may be moderating the impact of external environmental pressures. This article reviews the recent research on how PESTLE factors impact the performance of private colleges. The objective is to analyse the PESTLE factors that significantly influence the performance of private colleges. The result shows that PESTLE factors are significantly impact on the performance of private colleges and provides recommendations for further studies.
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