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Case Analysis – Case 5 (Chapter 5, Starbucks)

HW Case Analysis: 1 of 3 

CASE STUDY QUESTIONS – See Appendix: Case Analysis; and Case Analysis Boxes throughout the text – see page numbers below for more specific explanations of each point. 

Case Studies are a process and guide in development to manage strategically.

In summary, we are learning how to analyze common business cases in different environments and how to manage them strategically to maximize profits and minimize negative possibilities. Not only will the Appendix: Case Analysis found in the back of our book help with writing about cases, but our Course Resources have guidelines too. We are learning the basics of how to manage strategically and will gain experience in real-world situations. 

For all the cases, see the Appendix: Case Analysis on page A-4. 

For HW cases such as this assignment, answer the questions below. These are similar questions from the Appendix. They are shown below.  Following the pattern below will ensure your readiness for the next steps. 

1. Introduce the organization: basic facts and brief history

Pg. 14

2. Specifically identify the industry, life-cycle stage and the competitors – see IBIS World database

Pg. 25

3. Who has succeeded and failed in the industry? What are the Critical Success Factors (or Key Success Factors)?

Pg. 38

4. What political/legal forces affect the industry?

Pg. 55

5. What economic forces affect the industry? What is the market structure?

Pg. 62

6. What social forces affect the industry?

Pg. 81

7. What technological forces affect the industry?

Pg. 87

8. What is the current firm-level or corporate-level strategy?

Pg. 141

9. What is the current business-level [generic] strategy?

Pg. 172

10. What is the organization’s financial position and financial strategy – how do they make and invest their money?

Pg. 194

11./12. What are the organization’s Strengths and Weaknesses? On what competencies should they build?

Pg. 215

13./14. What are the organization’s Opportunities and Threats? How should they address or overcome them?

Pg. 217

15. What strategic alternatives are available to the organization?

Pg. 220