Go to your eBook (pp. 475-479) and select Case 2: Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson: "I'm not Howard Schultz."i will provide information after bidding. For this discussion you will read and then answer ONE the following five questions for the case by Friday at 11:59 PM MST. Your discussion post to one question below should not exceed 200 words. Questions:How did Starbucks create its uniqueness in the first place? Why was it so successful?To be a source of competitive advantage over time, core competencies need to be honed and upgraded continuously. Why and how did Starbucks lose its uniqueness and struggle in the mid-2000s? What strategic initiatives did Howard Schultz, following his return as CEO in 2008, put in place to re-create Starbucks’ uniqueness?What is your assessment of Howard Schultz as a strategic leader? Where on the Level-5 pyramid of strategic leadership (see Exhibit 2.2) would you place Schultz? Why? Explain. Howard Schultz, as the creator of the Starbucks brand that we know today, is a larger-than-life figure in the company and business community. Do you think it is difficult to follow such an iconic leader? Why or why not?How is Kevin Johnson as CEO different from Howard Schultz? What leadership style is Johnson pursuing? Do you think he will be successful? Why or why not?

Respond with 250 words Although it is often wages that make the headlines, non-wage issues can be significant factors in negotiations. Unions often have an agenda that includes many non-wage goals that support the rank and file. Issues such as the design of work or how work is performed on the floor can significantly affect employee satisfaction. Management on the other hand wants to preserve as much flexibility as possible. One of the areas of increasing interest is that of innovative work schedules. Flextime was, for many years, a significant tool used to increase worker satisfaction. Today with the advent of the Internet, the buzzword has become telecommuting where work is performed at home or an alternate location using the Internet. Discuss this week: How can a Union negotiate for better wages, safe work environment or benefits in today’s marketplace? Pick a current Union to use as an example and answer that question along with is the company making enough profit to meet the Union’s position? Is the rank and file better off today than they were yesterday? Economic issues need to be considered. Cite your findings.

Summative Assessment You are a worker in a fast growing, large, non union manufacturing organization. You notice persistent systematic labor violations in the plant. The company has multiple locations in the United States and plants in China and France. People are complaining about the working conditions and wages. A group of your fellow workers are talking about the need to fight back. There seems to be a willingness to organize. You have decided to seek the help of a Union. Write the following information in proposal format. Remember to follow APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center and to cite at least three scholarly sources in addition to the course text. Describe the union organizing process. Identify the union you would choose to help you organize and explain why. Describe the the responsibilities of the workers. Describe what the unions can do to help labor. Explain what management can legally say and do when they learn an organization movement is in progress. Explain what can be done to help the workers overseas organize. Explain why the global nature of the business does or does not influence the organization and bargaining process. Note: Be sure to check that your Turnitin Similarity Index does not exceed 10% (excluding reference page). The Paper Must be 1250 to 1500 words, double-spaced (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing CenterLinks to an external site.. Must include a separate title page with the following: Title of paper Student’s name Course name and number Instructor’s name Date submitted Must use at least three scholarly sources in addition to the course text. Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Carefully review the Grading Rubric Links to an external site.for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.