Subject category:
Economics, Politics and Business Environment
Published by:
IBS Center for Management Research
Length: 16 pages
Data source: Published sources
Abstract
The case gives an overview of Starbucks'' international operations. It explains why Starbucks had to expand outside the US and the entry strategies it adopted in international markets. The case also discusses the various risks faced by Starbucks in international markets and the effect of these risks on its revenues in international markets. The case ends with the future prospects of Starbucks in international markets. The case is developed to enable students to: (1) understand the strategy consideration behind entering international markets; (2) examine the different modes of entry in international markets across the continents; (3) understand the problems faced by companies while entering international markets; (4) study the problems faced by companies in international markets both operational and remote; (5) analyse the impact of country and political risks on a company''s international operations; and (6) explore the strategies that can be adopted to improve performance in international markets. The case is aimed at MBS/PGBDA students and is intended to be a part of the economics, politics and business environment curriculum.
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Abstract
The case gives an overview of Starbucks'' international operations. It explains why Starbucks had to expand outside the US and the entry strategies it adopted in international markets. The case also discusses the various risks faced by Starbucks in international markets and the effect of these risks on its revenues in international markets. The case ends with the future prospects of Starbucks in international markets. The case is developed to enable students to: (1) understand the strategy consideration behind entering international markets; (2) examine the different modes of entry in international markets across the continents; (3) understand the problems faced by companies while entering international markets; (4) study the problems faced by companies in international markets both operational and remote; (5) analyse the impact of country and political risks on a company''s international operations; and (6) explore the strategies that can be adopted to improve performance in international markets. The case is aimed at MBS/PGBDA students and is intended to be a part of the economics, politics and business environment curriculum.

