Assignment:
Write an essay of a minimum of 1200 words, addressing the questions and prompts below. Your essay should demonstrate a clear understanding of the key terms and concepts from the READ and ATTEND assignments for this unit. You must organize your work using headings formatted in APA style. The research requirement is at least two scholarly journal articles, and the course textbook. Indicate your research through in-text citations and a list of references.
• Conduct an online search, and write a brief summary of two to three issues of strategic significance that Starbucks has encountered within the past 12 months. Sources used to respond to this prompt should be credible, but not necessarily scholarly.
• Review what Starbucks states about ethical sourcing on its website. Which of the six perspectives on ethics discussed of the textbook best describe Starbucks' ethical sourcing commitment, and why? Which of the six perspectives are opposite of Starbucks' ethical sourcing commitment, and why?
• Which growth strategies has Starbucks used to become successful in its industry?
• Should Starbucks make changes to its corporate-level strategies during an economic recession? Explain.