• What is Starbucks organization's strategy? What is Starbucks organization's operations and process management strategy? Are the 2 strategies aligned? Do these strategies fit with the current economic environment?
• Identify the most important issues that prevent the alignment of the 2 strategies for Starbucks. Analyze the impact and urgency of the issues within Starbucks.
• Analyze the Economic Environment in which Starbucks organization operates and competes.
• How is the current operations and process management strategy structured in Starbucks organization? Does it make sense for the current operations?
• Would Starbucks resources and capabilities support the accomplishment of the organization's strategic goals?
• What options and/or alternatives should be considered for the company Starbucks?
• What are the decision criteria to include in selecting the best option for Starbucks?
• What is recommendation on what Starbucks organization should do? Will the recommendation conducive to further strategic alignment for Starbucks?
• What are the implementation plan and the monitor and control mechanisms for Starbucks?
• What contingency plans could be made for Starbucks?