Read the $$ Starbucks$--$Going Global Fast$$ case posted above and answer the following questions based on your understanding of the case. Make sure that your answers are detailed and reflect an in$-$depth analysis of the case. Write your report in a separate file $($MS Word format$)$ and upload it to BlackBoard via the link on the assignment page.

The assignment is worth a total of $50$ points. The following rubric will be used for grading the assignment:

Detailed coverage of issues: $20$ points $(40\%)$

Logical support for answers: $20$ points $(40\%)$

Spelling and grammar: $10$ points $(20\%)$

The suggested length of the case analysis is $2-3$ pages typed in double space. There will be no penalty for exceeding the length if you have more information to offer. Please answer the questions in reasonable depth.

Questions:

$1.$ Identify the controllable and uncontrollable elements that Starbucks has encountered in entering global markets.

$2.$ Identify the major risks facing the company and suggest possible solutions.