Read the case found in the week$$s course resources: Starbucks in $2018$: Striving for Operational Excellence and Innovation Agility

Address the following questions:

Has Starbuck$$s strategy evolved as the strategic vision has evolved?

What $$values$$ does this company have? How well do they connect to the strategy and to the manner in which the company conducts its business?

What is your evaluation of Starbucks's social responsibility strategy? Is it sincere or just something the company does and talks about to create a good public image? What grade would you give Howard Schultz for the job he has done in trying to make Starbucks a great place to work?

Did Howard Schultz do a good job during his years as Starbucks$$ CEO? Why or why not? What evidence can you cite in support of your position?

What issues confront the company as of mid$-2018?$ What should Starbuck$$s management be worried about?