1. Which one of the five generic competitive strategies discussed in Chapter 5 most closely approximates the competitive

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1. Which one of the five generic competitive strategies
discussed in Chapter 5 most closely approximates the competitive
approach that Starbucks is employing?
2. What are the key policies, practices, business principles,
and procedures that underlie how Howard Schultz and Starbucks’
management implemented and executed the company’s evolving
strategy?
3. What “values” does Starbucks have? How well do they connect
to the present strategy and to the manner in which the company
conducts its business?
4. What is your evaluation of Starbucks social responsibility
strategy? Is it sincere or just something the company does and
talks about to create a good public image?
5. What is your assessment of Starbucks’ financial performance
during fiscal years 2015-2017?
6. What issues confront the company as of mid-2020? What should
Kevin Johnson and other Starbucks senior executives be worried
about and what actions should they take?