Management (14th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134527604
Author: Stephen P. Robbins, Mary A. Coulter
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Starbucks has said its goal is to open nearly 10,000 new stores globally by 2019. In addition, the company has set a financial goal of attaining total net revenue growth of 10 to 13 percent and $30 billion in annual revenue by 2019. How will the organizing function contribute to the accomplishment of these goals?
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