Starbucks

Please write an essay regarding these questions  and include the most recent financial statements (income statement and balance sheet only)

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·      Stock Symbol: 

·      Stock exchange where traded: 

·      How long has Starbucks been in business: 

·      How did Starbucks get started:

·      What was the original product, idea or service that started the business:

Products or services offered:

o   What products or services do they currently offer?

o   What is the geographic distribution of their sales… local, national, or international?

·      What can you tell about the management of the firm? Do they appear to develop a culture that is a good fit for you? 

·      What kind of employees do they hire? What positions are available? What job could you envision having at the firm?

·      Outline two macro economic factors that are currently impacting their performance.

·      Outline two micro economic factors that influence their performance.

·      List three questions you would expect to be asked on a job interview?

·      List three questions you would like to ask the managers on an interview?

·      Overall after this research would you still like to work at this firm and why?

Written Assignment: Please prepare a typed summary of your research. Include a copy of the most recent financial statements (income statement and balance sheet only)