Use the Information Below to Answer the Following Questions

question 35

Multiple Choice

Use the information below to answer the following questions.
Fact 11.1.1
January 31, 2008: Starbucks will open 75 more stores abroad than originally predicted, for a total of 975.
February 25, 2008: For three hours on Tuesday, Starbucks will shut down every single one of its 7,100 stores so that baristas can receive a refresher course.
June 2, 2008: Starbucks replaces baristas with vending machines.
July 18, 2008: Starbucks is closing 616 stores by the end of March.
-Refer to Fact 11.1.1. The decisions made on ________ are short-run decisions because they ________.

• A)January 31 and July 18; change the number of stores but not necessarily the number of employees
• B)February 25 and June 2; change a variable factor of production but not a fixed factor of production
• C)February 25, June 2, and July 18; deal with stores located in the United States
• D)June 2 and July 18; are the more recent decisions
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Weld Symbol

A standardized figure used in blueprints and technical drawings to specify the type, size, and other details of a weld.

Spot Weld

A type of weld where two or more pieces of metal are joined by applying pressure and heat to a small point.

Center-to-center Spacing

The measure of distance between the center points of two features, such as holes, pins, or fixtures, critical for alignment in designs.

Spot Welds

A welding process where metal surfaces are joined by producing a series of individual welds at separate points, commonly used in sheet metal fabrication.