...Case 3 Starbucks 1. What was Howard Schultz’s original strategic vision for Starbucks? Is his 2010 Strategic Vision for Starbucks different from the one he had in the 1980s? How many times has his strategic vision changed? Is his Present strategic vision likely to undergo further evolution? The original strategic vision for Starbucks was for them to be a leader in quality drinks and customer service. He took a trip to Milan, Italy and he feel in love with how their Espresso Bars were. When you walked in Schultz described of a place that was practically a third home. Everyone knew each other names, the employees conversed with the customers and it just was as if the place was a social event and not a place to grab a coffee and go. Also they had cool drinks, Cappuccino, that he thought would be a big hit if he brought it back to America to be sold at the Starbucks. Schultz had a vision that he could turn Starbucks into a world class business where everyone and the world would get to experience what the store was offering. No one the at least in his eyes knew as much about the grade of coffee beans, how they should be brewed, and what the finest coffee tasted like. So with that on his side he thought that he could expand the business after only a year of working there and his plan didn’t work. Later down the line Schultz soon became the CEO of Starbucks and he did exactly what he said he expanded the business, had the best employees, introduced new drinks, and etc. his dream was...
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...Starbucks Case Assignment Questions 1. What was Howard Schultz’s original strategic vision for Starbucks? Is his 2010 strategic vision for Starbucks different from the one he had in the 1980s? How many times has his strategic vision changed? Is his present strategic vision likely to undergo further evolution? Howard original strategic vision was to allow Starbuck to become a national company with values and guiding principles that employees could be proud of. Schultz management ideas was ahead of his time, he actually want it to included employees in the decision making process, to create an open and honest relation. He believed that if employees were to take part of the decision, the greater the chance for the company to proliferate and become successful, since they would feel part owners. In 2010 Starbuck has considerably change as a business, but the initial mission was still part of the process they just added more to add to express their commitment to not only the employees and customer, but the community, farmer, and the whole world. Schultz interest in creating a company that could be sustainable and responsible not only stops at Starbuck but it was also extended to business partners. Thru the times Starbucks strategic mission never change, but adapted and grew to account for business changes, Shultz idea in allowing employees to be a strategic part of the company will continue as main priority while adding changes to meet company goals. With this said it will...
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...Starbucks Case Assignment NAME CLASS June 3rd 2012 REWRITE THIS PAPER SO NONE OF THE SENTENCES CAN BE FOUND WHEN GOOGLED. MUST BE PROPER ENGLISH GRAMMER AND SIMILAR WORD COUNT. DO NOT CHANGE POINT OF PARAGRAPHS – MUST CONTAIN THE SAME ANSWERS, JUST WORDED COMPLETELY DIFFERENTLY. ADD CONTENT THAT IS PROFESSIONAL. USE STARBUCKS FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON COMPANY WEBSITE (INVESTOR INFO- FINCIALS 2005-2009) TO ANSWER QUESTION 5. DO NOT “FLUFF”. RESEARCH WHAT STARBUCKS BELIEVES IN AND THEIR COMPANY VALUES. INCLUDE QUOTES, TALK ABOUT INITITIVES, CITE SOURCES. 1. What was Howard Schultz’s original strategic vision for Starbucks? Is his 2010 Strategic Vision for Starbucks different from the one he had in the 1980s? How many times has his strategic vision changed? Is his Present strategic vision likely to undergo further evolution? The original strategic vision for Starbucks was for them to be a leader in quality drinks and customer service. He took a trip to Milan, Italy and he feel in love with how their Espresso Bars were. When you walked in Schultz described of a place that was practically a third home. Everyone knew each other names, the employees conversed with the customers and it just was as if the place was a social event and not a place to grab a coffee and go. Also they had cool drinks, Cappuccino, that he thought would be a big hit if he brought it back to America to be sold at the Starbucks. Schultz had a vision that he could turn Starbucks into a world class business...
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...Starbucks case study Strategic Management Starbucks- Evolving Into A Dynamic Global Organization March 25th, 2014 1. What was Howard Shultz’s original strategic vision for Starbucks? Is his 2010 vision for Starbucks different from the one he had in the 1980’s? How many times has his strategic vision changed? Is his present strategic vision likely to undergo further evolution? After evaluation of the case, it can be said that Shultz’s first strategic vision for Starbucks began during his trip to Milan, Italy in 1983. It is during this trip that Shultz’ came to the conclusion that “the Starbucks store in Seattle completely missed the point.” For him, going to Starbucks should feel like a treat for their customers and every time should be an experience. For this to be possible, Starbucks should do more than selling coffee beans, they should also serve fresh coffee in their stores, this, Shultz believed, would help recreate the Italian coffee bar culture in the United States, his original vision. This vision is represented throughout the opening of his own company, Il Giornale in 1986. In 1987, his vision continues to expand. At this point in time, Shultz acquires Starbucks, and the combination of the two companies creates Starbucks Corporation. Once he has become CEO and president, Shultz shares his vision with the staff; he aspires that Starbucks will become a national company with values and guiding principles that the employees could be proud of. Shultz also...
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...1. What was Howard Shultz’s original strategic vision for Starbucks? Is his 2010 vision for Starbucks different from the one he had in the 1980’s? How many times has his strategic vision changed? Is his present strategic vision likely to undergo further evolution? After evaluation of the case, it can be said that Shultz’s first strategic vision for Starbucks began during his trip to Milan, Italy in 1983. It is during this trip that Shultz’ came to the conclusion that “the Starbucks store in Seattle completely missed the point.” For him, going to Starbucks should feel like a treat for their customers and every time should be an experience. For this to be possible, Starbucks should do more than selling coffee beans, they should also serve fresh coffee in their stores, this, Shultz believed, would help recreate the Italian coffee bar culture in the United States, his original vision. This vision is represented throughout the opening of his own company, Il Giornale in 1986. In 1987, his vision continues to expand. At this point in time, Shultz acquires Starbucks, and the combination of the two companies creates Starbucks Corporation. Once he has become CEO and president, Shultz shares his vision with the staff; he aspires that Starbucks will become a national company with values and guiding principles that the employees could be proud of. Shultz also seeks for Starbucks to become the most respected brand name in coffee, and that this brand name will be admired for its corporate...
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...Starbucks a Strategic Analysis Past Decisions and Future Options 4/17/2008 Brown University Economics Department Ryan C. Larson 08’ 1 Contents Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 4 Michael Porter’s 5 Forces Analysis (Past) .......................................................................... 7 Industry Rivalry ............................................................................................................................ 8 Potential for new entrants ........................................................................................................ 10 Substitute Products ................................................................................................................... 12 Bargaining Power of Buyers ...................................................................................................... 13 Bargaining Power of Suppliers................................................................................................... 14 Summary: The Five Market Forces in Specialty Coffee in 1987 ..................................... 15 Specialty Coffee Industry Attractiveness.......................................................................... 16 Starbucks’ Original Generic Strategy ............................................................................... 19 Starbucks’ Success Factors .........................................
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...components and can include: calculating assorted financial ratios to assess a company’s financial performance and balance sheet strength, identifying a company’s strategy, doing five-forces and driving-forces analysis, doing a SWOT analysis, and recommending actions to improve company performance. The content of these case exercises is tailored to match the circumstances presented in each case, calling upon students to do whatever strategic thinking and strategic analysis is called for to arrive at a pragmatic, analysis-based action recommendation for improving company performance. eBook Connect Plus includes a media-rich eBook that allows you to share your notes with your students. Your students can insert and review their own notes, highlight the text, search for specific information, and interact with media resources. Using an eBook with Connect Plus gives your students a complete digital solution that allows them to access their materials from any computer. Tegrity Make your classes available anytime, anywhere. With simple, one-click recording, students can search for a word or phrase and be taken to the exact place in your lecture that they need to review. EASY TO USE Learning Management System Integration McGraw-Hill Campus is a...
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...T I O N MARKETING MISTAKES AND SUCCESSES Robert F. Hartley Late of Cleveland State University Cindy Claycomb Wichita State University VICE PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE PUBLISHER SENIOR EDITOR PROJECT EDITOR EDITORIAL ASSISTANT ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING MARKETING MANAGER MARKETING ASSISTANT DESIGN DIRECTOR PRODUCT DESIGNER SENIOR PRODUCTION MANAGER ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION MANAGER PRODUCTION EDITOR COVER DESIGNER George Hoffman Franny Kelly Brian Baker Jacqueline Hughes Amy Scholz Kelly Simmons Marissa Carroll Harry Nolan Allison Morris Janis Soo Joel Balbin Eugenia Lee Kenji Ngieng This book was set in 10/12 New Caledonia by Aptara®, Inc. and printed and bound by Courier/Westford. The cover was printed by Courier/Westford. This book is printed on acid-free paper. Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has been a valued source of knowledge and understanding for more than 200 years, helping people around the world meet their needs and fulfill their aspirations. Our company is built on a foundation of principles that include responsibility to the communities we serve and where we live and work. In 2008, we launched a Corporate Citizenship Initiative, a global effort to address the environmental, social, economic, and ethical challenges we face in our business. Among the issues we are addressing are carbon impact, paper specifications and procurement, ethical conduct within our business and among our vendors, and community and charitable...
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...(Chapter 3) ● Human Resource Strategy and Productivity at Wal-Mart (Chapter 4) ● How Wal-Mart Became a Cost Leader (Chapter 5) ● Wal-Mart’s Global Expansion (Chapter 6) ● WalMart Internally Ventures a New Kind of Retail Store (Chapter 8) ● Sam Walton’s Approach to Implementing Wal-Mart’s Strategy (Chapter 9) Strategy in Action Features A Strategic Shift at Microsoft (Chapter 1) ● The Agency Problem at Tyco (Chapter 2) ● Circumventing Entry Barriers into the Soft Drink Industry (Chapter 3) ● Learning Effects in Cardiac Surgery (Chapter 4) ● How to Make Money in the Vacuum Tube Business (Chapter 5) ● The Evolution of Strategy at Procter & Gamble (Chapter 6) ● Diversification at 3M: Leveraging Technology (Chapter 7) ● News Corp’s Successful Acquisition Strategy (Chapter 8) ● How to Flatten and Decentralize Structure (Chapter 9) Practicing Strategic Management Application-based activities intended to get your students thinking beyond the book. Small-Group Exercises Short experiential exercises that ask students to coordinate and collaborate on group work focused on an aspect of strategic management. Exploring the Web Internet exercises that require students to explore company websites and answer chapter-related questions. Designing a Planning System (Chapter 1) Evaluating Stakeholder Claims (Chapter 2) Competing with Microsoft (Chapter 3) Analyzing Competitive Advantage (Chapter 4) How to Keep the Salsa Hot (Chapter 5) Developing a Global Strategy (Chapter 6) Comparing...
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...(Chapter 3) ● Human Resource Strategy and Productivity at Wal-Mart (Chapter 4) ● How Wal-Mart Became a Cost Leader (Chapter 5) ● Wal-Mart’s Global Expansion (Chapter 6) ● WalMart Internally Ventures a New Kind of Retail Store (Chapter 8) ● Sam Walton’s Approach to Implementing Wal-Mart’s Strategy (Chapter 9) Strategy in Action Features A Strategic Shift at Microsoft (Chapter 1) ● The Agency Problem at Tyco (Chapter 2) ● Circumventing Entry Barriers into the Soft Drink Industry (Chapter 3) ● Learning Effects in Cardiac Surgery (Chapter 4) ● How to Make Money in the Vacuum Tube Business (Chapter 5) ● The Evolution of Strategy at Procter & Gamble (Chapter 6) ● Diversification at 3M: Leveraging Technology (Chapter 7) ● News Corp’s Successful Acquisition Strategy (Chapter 8) ● How to Flatten and Decentralize Structure (Chapter 9) Practicing Strategic Management Application-based activities intended to get your students thinking beyond the book. Small-Group Exercises Short experiential exercises that ask students to coordinate and collaborate on group work focused on an aspect of strategic management. Exploring the Web Internet exercises that require students to explore company websites and answer chapter-related questions. Designing a Planning System (Chapter 1) Evaluating Stakeholder Claims (Chapter 2) Competing with Microsoft (Chapter 3) Analyzing Competitive Advantage (Chapter 4) How to Keep the Salsa Hot (Chapter 5) Developing a Global Strategy (Chapter 6) Comparing...
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...www.it-ebooks.info www.it-ebooks.info E L E V E N T H E D I T I O N MARKETING MISTAKES AND SUCCESSES 3 0 T H A N N I V E R S A RY Robert F. Hartley Cleveland State University JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. www.it-ebooks.info VICE PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER EXECUTIVE EDITOR ASSISTANT EDITOR PRODUCTION MANAGER PRODUCTION ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE MARKETING MANAGER ASSISTANT MARKETING MANAGER MARKETING ASSISTANT DESIGN DIRECTOR SENIOR DESIGNER SENIOR MEDIA EDITOR George Hoffman Lise Johnson Carissa Doshi Dorothy Sinclair Matt Winslow Amy Scholz Carly DeCandia Alana Filipovich Jeof Vita Arthur Medina Allison Morris This book was set in 10/12 New Caledonia by Aptara®, Inc. and printed and bound by Courier/Westford. The cover was printed by Courier/Westford. This book is printed on acid-free paper. Copyright © 2009, 2006, 2004, 2001, 1998, 1995, 1992, 1989, 1986, 1981, 1976 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning or otherwise, except as permitted under Sections 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without either the prior written permission of the Publisher, or authorization through payment of the appropriate per-copy fee to the Copyright Clearance Center, Inc. 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, website www.copyright.com. Requests to the Publisher for permission should...
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...Duhi_9781400069286_2p_all_r1.j.indd ii 10/17/11 12:01 PM HABIT W h y We D o W h a t We D o and How to Change It THE POWER OF CHARLES DUHIGG Random House e N e w Yo r k Duhi_9781400069286_2p_all_r1.j.indd iii 10/17/11 12:01 PM This is a work of nonfiction. Nonetheless, some names and personal characteristics of individuals or events have been changed in order to disguise identities. Any resulting resemblance to persons living or dead is entirely coincidental and unintentional. Copyright © 2012 by Charles Duhigg All rights reserved. Published in the United States by Random House, an imprint of The Random House Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc., New York. RANDOM HOUSE and colophon are registered trademarks of Random House, Inc. ISBN 978-1-4000-6928-6 eBook ISBN 978-0-679-60385-6 Printed in the United States of America on acid-free paper Illustrations by Anton Ioukhnovets www.atrandom.com 2 4 6 8 9 7 5 3 1 First Edition Book design by Liz Cosgrove Duhi_9781400069286_2p_all_r1.j.indd iv 10/17/11 12:01 PM To Oliver, John Harry, John and Doris, and, everlastingly, to Liz Duhi_9781400069286_2p_all_r1.j.indd v 10/17/11 12:01 PM Duhi_9781400069286_2p_all_r1.j.indd vi 10/17/11 12:01 PM CONTENTS PROLOGUE The Habit Cure GGG xi PA R T O N E The Habits of Individuals 1. THE HABIT LOOP How Habits Work 3 31 60 2. THE CRAVING BRAIN How to Create New Habits 3. THE GOLDEN RULE OF HABIT CHANGE Why Transformation Occurs ...
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...The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience Carmine Gallo Columnist, Businessweek.com New York Chicago San Francisco Lisbon London Madrid Mexico City Milan New Delhi San Juan Seoul Singapore Sydney Toronto Copyright © 2010 by Carmine Gallo. All rights reserved. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. ISBN: 978-0-07-163675-9 MHID: 0-07-163675-7 The material in this eBook also appears in the print version of this title: ISBN: 978-0-07-163608-7, MHID: 0-07-163608-0. All trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Rather than put a trademark symbol after every occurrence of a trademarked name, we use names in an editorial fashion only, and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement of the trademark. Where such designations appear in this book, they have been printed with initial caps. McGraw-Hill eBooks are available at special quantity discounts to use as premiums and sales promotions, or for use in corporate training programs. To contact a representative please e-mail us at bulksales@mcgraw-hill.com. TERMS OF USE This is a copyrighted work and The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (“McGraw-Hill”) and its licensors reserve all rights in and to the work. Use of this work...
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...permission of the publisher is unlawful piracy and theft of the author’s intellectual property. If you would like to use material from the book (other than for review purposes), prior written permission must be obtained by contacting the publisher at permissions@hbgusa.com. Thank you for your support of the author’s rights. For Isabella and Calista Stone When you are eighty years old, and in a quiet moment of reflection narrating for only yourself the most personal version of your life story, the telling that will be most compact and meaningful will be the series of choices you have made. In the end, we are our choices. —Jeff Bezos, commencement speech at Princeton University, May 30, 2010 Prologue In the early 1970s, an industrious advertising executive named Julie Ray became fascinated with an unconventional public-school program for gifted children in Houston, Texas. Her son was among the first students enrolled in what would later be called the Vanguard program, which stoked creativity and independence in its students and nurtured expansive, outside-the-box thinking. Ray grew so enamored with the curriculum and the community of enthusiastic teachers and parents that she set out to research similar schools around the state with an eye toward writing a book about Texas’s fledgling gifted-education movement. A few years later, after her son had moved on to junior high, Ray returned to tour the program, nestled in a wing of River Oaks Elementary School, west of downtown...
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...chances various, through all vicissitudes, we make our way. . . . Aeneid Contents Epigraph iii Preface to the Fourth Edition, by Warren E. Buffett viii A Note About Benjamin Graham, by Jason Zweig x Introduction: What This Book Expects to Accomplish COMMENTARY ON THE INTRODUCTION 1. 1 12 35 The Investor and Inflation 47 COMMENTARY ON CHAPTER 2 3. 18 COMMENTARY ON CHAPTER 1 2. Investment versus Speculation: Results to Be Expected by the Intelligent Investor 58 65 COMMENTARY ON CHAPTER 3 4. A Century of Stock-Market History: The Level of Stock Prices in Early 1972 80 General Portfolio Policy: The Defensive Investor 88 COMMENTARY ON CHAPTER 4 5. 101 124 Portfolio Policy for the Enterprising Investor: Negative Approach 133 COMMENTARY ON CHAPTER 6 7. 112 COMMENTARY ON CHAPTER 5 6. The Defensive Investor and Common Stocks 145 iv 155 COMMENTARY ON CHAPTER 7 8. Portfolio Policy for the Enterprising Investor: The Positive Side 179 The Investor and Market Fluctuations 188 v Contents COMMENTARY ON CHAPTER 8 9. Investing in Investment Funds COMMENTARY ON CHAPTER 9 213 226 242 10. The Investor and His Advisers 257 COMMENTARY ON CHAPTER 10 272 11. Security Analysis for the Lay Investor: General Approach COMMENTARY ON CHAPTER 11 12. Things to Consider About Per-Share Earnings COMMENTARY ON CHAPTER 12 13. A Comparison...
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