Assignment:
View "Starbucks: Building Relationships With Coffee Growers."
After watching the video, begin writing an essay (750-1,000 words) that is separated in three parts.
1 In the first part of your essay, address the following:
1. How does Dub Hay exemplify the definition of management?
2. Which of Mintz Berg's managerial roles does Dub Hay display in the video?
3. Which of Katz's management skills are evident in this video?
4. In what way is Starbucks an open system? Explain your answer.
2 Show how Starbucks demonstrates/applies any three historical management theories. Use one theory from each of the following approaches: classical, behavioral, and modern management approaches.
3 Conclude the essay by discussing the following:
1. How you see the managerial roles, competencies, and skills reflected in your organization.
2. Two management theories being applied in your organization.
Use at least two academic references. Academic references include the textbook, the readings, or any article from the GCU Library. You may use information found online, but online encyclopedias (e.g., Wikipedia) and blogs do not count as academic references.