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1-Analyse the appropriateness of alternative strategies relating to market entry

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Question

1-Analyse the appropriateness of alternative strategies relating to market entry, substantive growth, limited growth or retrenchment for an organisation. Plan at least two alternative strategies, based on the strategic options available with Ansoff’s matrix, which are in line with Starbucks mission and objectives. You then need to apply techniques of strategy evaluation and selection to select an appropriate future strategy for the chosen organisation. Justify your choice. There are 3 different methods used to select an appropriate strategy. You can either test for suitability, feasibility and acceptability (recommend using this one) or use the ranking and scoring method. To secure a pass you need to appropriately apply at least one of them.

3.2 – Justify the selection of a strategy by stating which of your strategic growth options is the best for the business and will give the greatest return.

Explanation / Answer

Decision making for choosing alternative strategies:

MARKETS

PRODUCTS

Market Production

Product Development

Market Development

Diversification

Suitability, acceptability, and, feasibility

Suitability

Ranking and scorecards for selection

Acceptability

Feasibility

Opt for the strategy that fits all the three criteria

MARKETS

PRODUCTS

Market Production

  • Mild, smooth, bold coffee
  • Cappuccino
  • Espresso
  • Gourmet Cofee

Product Development

  • Starbucks Card
  • Starbucks VIA Readybrew

Market Development

  • Frappuccino blended coffee
  • Traditional coffee’s mixes
  • Frappuccino light blended coffee
  • Presence in more than 1000 cities

Diversification

  • Mugs
  • Coffee Machines
  • Tumblers
  • Grocery Stores
  • Bottled Coffee
  • Icecream