1. What ethical framework would support not allowing culture to change business practices? Why do you think this would be the best way to handle business?
2. In a cycle checking program, specific parts in inventory are periodically physically counted and the physical count is compared to the electronic inventory record. Why is it so important to not only correct the electronic inventory record if a discrepancy is found, but to also perform root cause analysis to determine what caused the discrepancy to occur?
3. Discuss Starbucks Business Model, its uniqueness, and why? How does Starbucks create value and sustain it long term?