INSTRUCTIONS:
  1. In the beginning, how was Starbucks different from other options for coffee drinkers in the United States? (in other words, what was Starbucks initial competitive advantage?)
  2. Starbucks made significant changes to achieve its rapid growth (2006-2009); What did Starbucks gain and give up as a result of these changes?
  3. When Schultz returned to Starbucks as CEO in 2008 what had changed in the competitive environment? What caused the changes?
  4. Starbuck under Schultz the second time made changes to respond to the new market conditions he found; were his changes effective or not and why?
  5. Was the introduction of VIA in 2009 a good idea for Starbucks given market conditions at the time? Explain your answer.

Please refer at least one point on slides used in class for each question


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