STRATEGY EXECUTION

complete a case analysis of the Benihana of Tokyo case (9-673-057) using the concepts from class (7s model).

Please answer the following questions:

What was Aoki’s strategy for Benihana when he first started out? Use the 7-S model to analyse his efforts to execute the strategy.

Aoki is thinking about several options to expand into new areas of activity. One options is to start small “Japanese fast food restaurants”. Using the 7-S model, what changes do you think would be required to execute this new strategy?