Follow the links below to learn about the background of doing business in Japan and how this relates to Starbucks. Over the duration of the semester, we will create a mosaic of information on the business practives, social infrastructure, business culture, and economic situation of Japan. This analysis will culminate in overall assessment of the business risks and opportunities for Starbucks in Japan.

Week 2:
Click here to read our foundation analysis of Japan's economic system.

Week 4:
Japan's product/service standards and anti-competitive practices

Week 8:
Japan's economic infrastructure and financial markets

Week 10:
Japan's social infrastructure and business and workforce culture

Week 11: Japan subgroup issue summary and business risk analysis

In the following weeks, check back to review our reports on:

Week 12: End of seminar team report on business risks for Starbucks in Japan
 

This site is the Global Strategists' team web page for the Spring 2003 session of OMBA 606 Section 9023 at the University of Maryland University College

Last update: May 11, 2003