Starbucks

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

· 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)