Starbucks has hired you to make a systematic inventory of its competitive capabilities. To do so, you would conduct an assessment of Starbucks'
A)resources and functions.
B)competitive set via a strategy matrix.
C)sustainability initiatives and resource bundles.
D)cross-functional systems and collaborative resource methodology.
E)financial statements and managerial depth charts.

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Conducting an assessment of Starbucks' resources and functions would provide a systematic inventory of its competitive capabilities. This would involve identifying the company's strengths and weaknesses in terms of its tangible and intangible resources, as well as its core functions such as marketing, operations, and human resources. This would give Starbucks insights into what it does well and where it may need to improve to maintain its competitive advantage.

Starbucks Has Hired You to Make a Systematic Inventory of Its