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What is corporate strategy primarily concerned with?
What is corporate strategy primarily concerned with?
- Determining the business units within a corporation (correct)
- Deciding on the market share of competitors
- Optimizing customer experience across all services
- The management of employee satisfaction
What is defined as 'success' in the context of corporate strategy?
What is defined as 'success' in the context of corporate strategy?
- Winning industry awards
- Achieving a sustainable market share
- Higher profits (correct)
- Higher revenue compared to competitors
Which of the following statements about profits is true?
Which of the following statements about profits is true?
- Profits are equal to revenues plus costs.
- Profits can be decreased without impacting investment opportunities.
- Profits can lead to reinvestment and growth when positive. (correct)
- Non-profit businesses cannot survive in the market.
What is a notable factor in Starbucks' success mentioned in the content?
What is a notable factor in Starbucks' success mentioned in the content?
What can be inferred about non-profitable firms?
What can be inferred about non-profitable firms?
Flashcards
What is corporate strategy?
What is corporate strategy?
Corporate strategy is about choosing the right businesses for a company and managing them effectively.
How is success defined in corporate strategy?
How is success defined in corporate strategy?
In corporate strategy, "success" is measured by higher profits, as this indicates a profitable and efficient business.
What are Success Levers?
What are Success Levers?
Success levers are factors that influence a company's profitability. These factors can include revenue generation and cost management.
What is the relationship between Profits, Revenue, and Costs?
What is the relationship between Profits, Revenue, and Costs?
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Is success entirely a matter of luck?
Is success entirely a matter of luck?
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Study Notes
Corporate Strategy
- Corporate strategy concerns two main questions:
- What business should a corporation be in?
- How should the corporate office manage different business units?
Defining Success
- Success, in this context, is defined as higher profits.
- Textbook definitions of success include profits and income. Other factors such as educational achievement can also indicate success.
Success Levers
- Profits are calculated by subtracting costs from revenue.
- Profitable companies can reinvest profits to grow.
- Non-profitable companies may face bankruptcy, especially startups.
- Some companies experience extreme success, but this can't always be attributed to inherent factors like luck alone. Instead, deliberate choices and strategies are usually the reason for their success.
Starbucks Success
- Starbucks has a revenue of $24 billion, which is significantly higher than its major competitor.
- It operates in 80 countries.
- It has 340,000 employees.
- Starbucks' market share is 57%.
- Its market capitalization is $99 billion.
Magdalena Vintage Cafe
- This cafe has a much smaller revenue (< CHF 0.5 million).
- It only operates one store in one country.
- It employs fewer than 5 people.
- The cafe's value is also less than CHF 0.5 million.
Comparing Two Coffee Businesses
- Starbucks and Magdalena Vintage Cafe are in the same industry, selling similar products, but have drastically different outcomes.
- The key difference lies in factors that make one business successful and another not.
Starbucks' Competitive Advantages
- High-quality products, strong global brand, focus on customer experience.
- Creating a “third place” for relaxation, socialization, or work.
- Consistent branding, personalized service, and premium positioning.
- Leverages technology, ethical practices, and innovation to retain customer loyalty.
- Inviting environment in stores, encouraging customers to stay.
- Globally recognizable brand and focus on customer satisfaction.
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