Starbucks Is Using Its Purchasing Power to Continue Its Quest

question 38

Multiple Choice

Starbucks is using its purchasing power to continue its quest to reduce its energy usage.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:

Limited Amount

A specific quantity or volume that is constrained or not in abundance, often applied to resources or capacities.

Note

A financial security that denotes a debt and is commonly used in agreements to specify terms of borrowing or promises to pay back a debt under specified conditions.

Balance

A state of equilibrium or equal distribution of weight, elements, or interests.

Harvest Strategy

A business plan for either selling a company, shutting down operations, or passing it onto another generation, often after reaching a certain level of maturity or profitability.