Starbucks expanded into the european market with packed stores in germany and the u. k., but its sales and profits in french stores were disappointing. some of the reasons for this were a sluggish economy, more expensive rent, and higher labor costs in france; furthermore, instead of grabbing a coffee to go, the french prefer to linger over coffee. relate what was affecting starbucks ability to thrive in france.

Which statement best describes the variety of workplaces commonly found in the health science career cluster? a. workplaces in this cluster include healthcare facilities such as hospitals, physician offices, and clinics. b. workplaces in this cluster include healthcare facilities, laboratories, and other environments such as offices or homes. c . workplaces in this cluster include nonprofit hospitals, government-run clinics, and private physicians' offices. d. workplaces in this cluster include private and nonprofit hospitals and clinics, and dentists' offices.

True or flase? a. new technological developments can us adapt to depleting sources of natural resources. b. research and development funds from the government to private industry never pay off for the country as a whole; they only increase the profits of rich corporations. c. in order for fledgling industries in poor nations to thrive, they must receive protection from foreign trade. d. countries with few natural resources will always be poor. e. as long as real gdp (gross domestic product) grows at a slower rate than the population, per capita real gdp increases.

Gus needs to purée his soup while it's still in the pot. what is the best tool for him to use? a. potato masher b. immersion blender c. rotary mixer d. whisk