The External Pressures That Forced Starbucks to Change Included

question 145

Multiple Choice

The external pressures that forced Starbucks to change included:

• A) increased competition from McDonalds
• B) a recessionary economy
• C) increased competition from Dunkin Donuts
• D) disgruntled customers
• E) All of the above

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