3 Coursework Questions on Business
Order Description
The case study assignment for Module 8 draws on the following case study in your textbook:
Case 23: Starbucks? Strategy and Internal Initiatives to Return to Profitable Growth, by Arthur A. Thompson, pages C-305 through C-331
Read the case and then respond to the case questions given below. (See “A Guide to Case Analysis” for further guidance on written case analysis.)
In addition to using the Starbucks case study provided in the textbook, research the company further to find any relevant events that have transpired since the writing of the case study. Use the company’s website, Internet search engines such as Google, online data services, or other sources to locate the latest articles about the company including press releases and current financial information. Be sure to cite all sources according to APA guidelines (see also Documentation Rules and Citation Styles).
Note: For assistance with analyzing the financial data in this case, Table 4-1 on pages 83 to 86 of your textbook is a useful reference.
Please limit your writing to four pages, double-spaced.
Case Questions:
1.) Evaluate the role played by Howard Schultz in the growth and success of Starbucks. Is the company in danger of relying too heavily on Mr. Schultz?
2.) Discuss the business engineering processes used by Starbucks to stay competitive. How does the company track performance and use its control systems?
3.) What is the compensation strategy that the company has used to motivate its employees to focus on the company?s strategy and its execution?
4.) How would you describe Starbucks? corporate culture? What is the relevance of corporate culture for Starbucks? future growth and success?
5.) Assess the company?s strategy to expand its product offering and enter new market segments. What factors may affect the ability of the firm to succeed in this strategy?
