Executive Summary In this report‚ two different parts will be covered: On the first part‚ we are considering of using Dividend Discount Model (DDM) is a main method to determine the share price of Starbucks. Our model is developed by using the past figure which is the financial statement of the third quarter 2012. Then‚ after arriving at the share price of $45.6‚ our recommendation is wait and not to buy it now. We also include in the report the comparison of our price and other analyst’s price
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BUS 3950 Business and Society Case Review Case 6: Starbucks’ Mission: Social Responsibility and Brand Strength “People first and profits last”‚ that is Starbucks mission; they strive to “provide a great work environment and treat each other with respect and dignity” (Ferrell‚ Ferrell‚ & Thorne). The company was founded in 1971 by three partners in Seattle’s renowned Pike Place Market. They are now operating nearly 17‚000 stores in 49 countries (Ferrell
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Case Study #1: STARBUCKS Seattle‚ Washington QUESTION #1 So‚ what does Starbucks need to do to return to growth and profitability? Should it lower prices? Should it expand its menu? What should be its strategy? In order for Starbucks to return to growth and profitability they should focus on the cost structure and tackle the net margin issue which would increase its Return of Equity and make a better use of its existing assets to increase its Return of Assets. A strategy of this would
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putting in systems to recruit‚ hire‚ and train baristas and store managers. Starbucks’ vice president for human resources used some simple guidelines in screening candidates for new positions: "We want passionate people who love coffee . . . We’re looking for a diverse workforce‚ which reflects our community. We want people who enjoy what they’re doing and for whom work is an extension of themselves."16 Some 80 percent of Starbucks employees were white‚ 85 percent had some education beyond high school
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Nespresso & Starbucks Why can we compare those two brands besides the strategies? (Analyse their targets‚ results‚ leadership.) Claire Kobrzynski‚ Méryl Bouchet‚ Laurent Hans‚ François Bocco& Pauline Gauché • Marketing Mix • Product • Price • Place • Promotion • Positioning • Leadership • Strategies • Starbucks • Nespresso • Conclusion • Sources SUMMARY Animation MARKETING MIX Product Nespresso 3
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Group 10 MARK247 Case: Starbucks Questions for Discussion 1. What factors accounted or the extraordinary success of Starbucks in the early 1990s? What was so compelling about the Starbucks value proposition? What brand image did Starbucks develop during this period? (team 9‚ 10 & 11) Factors: It is own value‚ creating an uplifting experience every time customers walk through the door; located in high traffic‚ high visibility‚ retail centre. Innovation e.g. set up an espresso bar in their
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2- Major risks in Starbucks at domestic region and its potential solution: Starbucks faces 3 major risks and challenges which leads to the declining profit rate. According to Starbucks researches there is a mismatch of their policies with customers’ expectations. They thought that they can increase their profit by increasing their stores day by day but they fail to provide customers satisfaction. Their prices are still high than of the competitors and they failed to satisfy the newer generation
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Business Strategy Organizational Analysis Starbucks Coffee Company 2011/02/15 Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Company History 4 Organizational marketing strategies 4 Starbucks as a Private Company (1987–92) 4 Starbucks as a corporation (1993-2010) 6 Organizational design and effectiveness 7 Starbucks Organizational Structure 9 External environment 9 Internal environment 11 International environment 13 Product and Service 14 Information technology and control systems
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Continuing Case Starbucks #3 Regional and Functional Departmentalization: Starbucks uses geographical departmentalization to arrange their organizational structure. (See diagram below). Geographical organization is an effective way to keep the company running smoothly and connected to the leaders’ vision and strategic direction as “Starbucks continues its global expansion and pursues innovative strategic initiatives.” (Page 358 Paragraph 1 Management ninth edition. Robbins Coulter Langton).
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Starbucks: Delivering Customer Service 1. Key Problems that needs to be addressed by the company are: * The complexity of the barista’s job to prepare customized beverages has been increasing considerably which is affecting the service time. This might have led to reduction in customer satisfaction which could affect the company’s brand image and revenues. * The company did not have an individual department for Marketing Strategies. This kind of structure overburdened the senior executives
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