Corporate Strategy Analysis Essay

For this essay, analyze how Starbucks has implemented a corporate strategy or a future policy rollout. Consider strategy development, and the implementation phase. In your essay, address the following questions.

• What are the stages of a corporation’s life cycle? How can a corporation’s life cycle be extended? What stage is Starbucks in?
• What is strategy implementation? What questions must strategy makers consider to begin the implementation process?
• It is important to assess the strategy-culture compatibility when implementing a new strategy. Do you think that culture follows strategy, or does strategy follow culture? In your response, use Starbucks to illustrate your points. Justify your answer.
• What is Six Sigma? Why would a company want to implement it?

Your essay should be two to three pages in length, double-spaced, and in 12 pt. Times New Roman font. The title and reference pages do not count towards the minimum page length. To complete this assignment, a minimum of two reputable sources must be used, cited, and referenced. At least one reference must come from the CSU Online Library. Use APA style guidelines.