Follow-On Question: Resource-Based Analysis To complete the…
Follow-On Question: Resource-Based Analysis To complete the following steps, refer to your value chain diagram, the background information about Starbucks, and your own knowledge about Starbucks. Provide your answers on the handout provided. Remember to put your name on your paper. Part 1: Identify Key Resources (5 points) Using your value chain diagram as a reference, list at least five Starbucks resources that you believe enable it to achieve its mission and performance goals. Part 2: Apply the VRIST Framework (5 points) For each item on your list, evaluate whether it possesses the following properties based on the VRIST framework: Is it Valuable? Is it Rare? Is it Costly or Impossible to Imitate? Is it Difficult or Impossible to Substitute? Is it Difficult or Impossible to Trade? Part 3: Identify the Most Significant Competitive Advantages (10 points) Explain each of the resources’ competitive advantages. Conclude by identifying which resources you believe give Starbucks its most significant competitive advantage and explain why. Grading Notes: The list in Part 1 should demonstrate a strong understanding of Starbucks’ key resources and capabilities. The VRIST evaluation should show critical thinking and the ability to connect abstract concepts to the case of Starbucks. The conclusion should clearly identify and justify the most strategic resources or capabilities.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR EXAM: Choose one topic listed below and write a five-paragraph (or more), 500-word (or longer) essay, following the principles you have learned this semester. Be sure your essay includes an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement, three well-developed body paragraphs (with topic sentences) supported by examples, and an appropriate conclusion. Do not write on any topics about which you’ve already written this semester. Do not write on a topic not listed below. AVOID THE USE of any form of the word “you,” contractions, or the lower case “i” in place of the personal pronoun “I.” Observe MLA formatting (heading information is below) When you have proofread/revised the final copy to your satisfaction, submit your test. EXAM PROMPTS: Clearly state and defend your stance/position on one of these issues; provide examples, descriptions, rationale for support: 1. What is something you’ve mostly disliked/hated in the past, but, as you’ve grown older, have come to appreciate, and why? 2. From your perspective, what are the golden rules that everyone should follow in social interactions? 3. What is TRULY important to you in life? Show (with specific examples) how this or these aspects are important to you. 4. If you could go back in time to a younger version (or younger versions) of you, what kind of advice would you give yourself? Be sure to explain/describe the situation that you want to give yourself advice. 5. Write an essay about the aspects that DEFINE you. Be sure to offer strong examples proving your points. 6. Write an essay about your favorite person, making sure to describe that person’s character traits and to give examples of how that person and his/her character traits make him/her your favorite. 7. What gives you hope, or contrarily, despair, about the future? 8. You awaken in the middle of the night and your house is on fire; all of the humans and animals are safely outside; what do you grab, and why? FORMATTING FOR YOUR EXAM: Times New Roman—12-point font On the top left corner of your document type: Your Name Mary Payne ENG 101 Date (format: day month year) For your title, type the writing prompt you are writing on. Do not worry about trying to double-space or tab in this document. Good luck!
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