Follow the links below to learn about the background of doing business in North Korea, South Korea, 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 North Korea's economic system.

Click here to read our foundation analysis of South Korea's economic system.

Week 4:
South Korean product/service standards and anti-competitive practices

Week 8:
South Korea's economic infrastructure and financial markets

Week 10:
South Korea's social infrastructure and business and workforce culture

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

Week 11: Subgroup issue summary and business risk analysis

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, 2003