1. What type of strategy does Starbucks () have? What sets it apart from its rivals? What is there about the company’s strategy that can lead to a sustainable advantage?
2. Post a response to Discussion Topic by Sunday midnight East Coast US time.
3. After you have made your first contribution in the Discussion topic for week 7, assuming the role of a management consultant, critically review and respond substantively to at least one colleagues posts. Focus your review and (respectful) response on the strength of your colleagues supporting argument and evidence, on presenting alternative perspectives, and on sharing insights that may prove helpful for the future individual assignments in this course. Try to ask a direct question.
4. Come back in on Tuesday and respond to any questions posed by the people who reviewed your initial post.