Starbucks Is Using Its Purchasing Power to Continue Its Quest

question 90

Multiple Choice

Starbucks is using its purchasing power to continue its quest to reduce its energy usage by a quarter by the end of 2012.Recently,the company announced plans to replace all of the traditional incandescent and halogen bulbs in its stores worldwide with more efficient light emitting diode (LED) bulbs-a move the company claims will enable it to cut energy consumption in its stores by up to 7%.Starbucks would be considered a leader in

• A) ISO 9000 certification.
• B) sustainable procurement.
• C) cause marketing.
• D) ecological procurement.
• E) sustainable development.

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Definitions:

Return on Assets

A profitability ratio that measures how efficiently a company is using its assets to generate profit, calculated by dividing net income by total assets.

Shareholder Wealth

The total value of an investment in a company's stock, encompassing capital gains and dividends received over time.

Cash Flows

The comprehensive total of cash and similar to cash assets transferred into and from a business.

Payback Period

The duration needed to recoup the funds spent on an investment.