Problem 1: Evaluate Italy considering income and the distribution of that income
Problem 2: How does Italy's distribution of income affect the purchasing power of people?
Problem 3: How does the legal, regulatory, and commercial infrastructure including transportation and energy in Italy help to determine the overall sophistication of the business environment?
Problem 4: Explain how Italy's GDP, per capita GDP, PPP, and HDI may impact Starbucks entry into the country.
Problem 5: Describe how you would use the spot and forward markets to manage the potential exchange risk between the home country (U.S.) and Italy you are doing business with?
Problem 6: What role would international banks, investment banks, securities firms, and financial institutions play in Starbucks expansion?
Problem 7: How do the components of a PESTEL analysis reveal the factors that favor globalization for the Italy?
Problem 8: The CAGE Framework emphasizes the fact that the different types of distances and differences matter to the different extents depending on the industry domains. For example, the cultural differences affect the product preferences of the customer whereas geographic differences affect the aspects cost of transportation if the company manufactures heavy or bulky products. Using a CAGE analysis for Starbucks and Italy, assess and identify the impact of the distances on various your industry and the business operations of your company.
Problem 9: What are the 5 most common modes of international market entry? Each of these entry vehicles has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. What entry vehicle is most advantages for Starbucks and Italy?