Use the Information Below to Answer the Following Questions

Multiple Choice

Use the information below to answer the following questions.
Fact 11.1.1
January 31, 2008: Starbucks will open 75 more stores abroad than originally predicted, for a total of 975.
February 25, 2008: For three hours on Tuesday, Starbucks will shut down every single one of its 7,100 stores so that baristas can receive a refresher course.
June 2, 2008: Starbucks replaces baristas with vending machines.
July 18, 2008: Starbucks is closing 616 stores by the end of March.
-Refer to Fact 11.1.1. The decisions made on ________ are short-run decisions because they ________.

A) January 31 and July 18; change the number of stores but not necessarily the number of employees
B) February 25 and June 2; change a variable factor of production but not a fixed factor of production
C) February 25, June 2, and July 18; deal with stores located in the United States
D) June 2 and July 18; are the more recent decisions
E) none of the above