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Wal-Mart's Human Resources, 2008.
An argument that the workers at Wal-Mart are exploited by an inhumane business model.
1,794 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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The paper provides a comprehensive SWOT analysis of the human resource management (HRM) within the Wal-Mart company to provide evidence that HRM within Wal-Mart is inefficient and exploitative. The paper argues that it is this exploitation, as opposed to sound business management, that has led to the company's high profit margins.
Outline:
Introduction
SWOT Analysis
Wal-Mart's Organizational Structure
The Nature of Human Resource Management at Wal-Mart
From the Paper
"Wal-Mart is the biggest retailer in the world. Net sales in the fiscal year 2006 were valued at over $312 billion dollars. Net income is over $11 billion, which is five (5) times larger than the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) than 80% of the world's countries, including Israel, Ireland, and Sweden. Wal-Mart is the richest company in the world and by 2007 will likely control 35% of all food and drug sales in the United States (Dicker 34). However, we have to wonder at what cost all of this is possible, I argue that the cost is the workers at Wal-Mart who are exploited by a business model that is inhumane and not economically just."
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Effective Human Resource Management, 2008.
A case study analysis of the effectiveness of human resource management within Wal-Mart.
1,813 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper discusses human resource management (HRM) within the Wal-Mart company and in so doing provides a comprehensive strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats (SWOT) analysis of that structure. It also looks into whether there ia a sequence of activities or actions that can marginally guarantee HRM. The paper then objectively analyzes whether HRM for Wal-Mart can be characterized as effective.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Wal-Mart's Human resource Model: SWOT Analysis
Part 1: Strengths of Wal-Mart's Human Resource Model
Part 2: Weaknesses of Wal-Mart's Human Resource Model
Part 3: Opportunities Presented by Wal-Mart's Human Resource Model
Part 4: Threats to Wal-Mart's Human Resource Model
Wal-Mart's Organizational Structure
The Nature Of Human Resource Management At Wal-Mart
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"In closing there is a plethora of literature that examines the effectiveness of Wal-Mart's human resource model, and there is a common thread within these books and articles, that is, Wal-Mart's human resource model is inadequate and takes disadvantage of workers. There have been other activities that have brought into question Wal-Mart's labor practices. Allegations of sex discrimination, support of child-labor based on purchases made in China, violations of labor laws concerning illegal workers, and federal overtime laws, and overall activities that are contrary to effective HRM have been documented and continue to pose a threat to Wal-Mart's perceived successful model."
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Human Resources, 2002.
A look at the importance of a good human resources in business with a focus on poor practices used by Wal-Mart.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper addresses the poor human resources practices used by Wal-Mart through a fictitious example set fifteen years in the future when this company has collapsed. Through examining how a negative working climate harms the long-term sustainability of the employer, this paper shows the need for effective human resources management.
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Forecasting HR Requirements at Wal-Mart, 2006.
A case study of a Wal-Mart Super Center, focusing on the human resource requirements.
3,374 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
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This paper analyzes and defines the human resource staffing requirements for a Wal-Mart Super Center, 190,000 square feet in size, opening in Secaucus, New Jersey with expected profits of $60 per square foot. According to the paper, the Wal-Mart Corporation does its human resource planning specifically using profits per store.
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Introduction
Staffing Levels of Super Centers
Department Staffing Forecasting in a 24/7 Environment
Staffing and Wages by Department
Weekly Wage Expenses and Extrapolating for a year's performance
Benefits Analysis for Wal-Mart Super Center Staffs
Summary of Wage and Benefits Costs
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"Across much of the work completed by Dr. Richard Drogin there is a common theme of quantifying the benefits expenses paid per Associate, Supervisor, and Manager of Wal-Mart. In his analysis he states that Wal-Mart pays $1.00 on average per Associate labor hour worked, which equates to $40 per week worked by Associates. For Supervisors and Managers, Dr. Drogin calculated $1.50 per labor hour.
Using these assumptions as the basis of calculating the total benefits costs for a SuperCenter for a months' operation, Associate's benefits cost is $21,600 per week, or $1,123,200 per year. For Supervisors and Managers, the costs are much less due to the fact there aren't that many of them in the SuperCenter, only 89 total. The cost per week for their benefits is $5,340 per week or $277,680 per year. Total benefits costs for the SuperCenter is $1,400,880 per year. "
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Wal-Mart and Supply Chain Management, 2007.
This paper describes Wal-Mart's supply chain operations , including their strategies for warehouse management and their commitment to collaborative advanced planning and scheduling.
2,277 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This paper describes the strategic activities of Wal-Mart. The Wal-Mart supply chain organization is defined. The author also highlights the importance of Wal-Mart's warehouses and their commitment to collaborative advanced planning and scheduling. Also presented are logistical operations. A comparison is provided showing Wal-Mart's performance relative to other global leaders in this area. A cost/benefit analysis of the Wal-Mart supply chain is included as a basis for suggesting further improvements. Finally, Wal-Mart's' ethical considerations in streamlining their supply chain are explored.
Introducing Wal-Mart
How Wal-Mart Is Defining Supply Chain Best Practice
Ethics and Wal-Mart
Supply Chain Recommendations for Wal-Mart
References
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"At the heart of Wal-Mart's supply chain today is the need for translate the many approaches manufacturers have of producing, selling and delivering products versus the significantly different processes that mass merchandisers need to be successful. Bridging this gap of communication and making transactions as efficient as possible, in effect creating what many industry experts call a lean supply chain, is Wal-Marts' ultimate goal. Underscoring this point during a recent AMR Research conference Gary Maxwell, Senior Vice President of Merchandise Replenishment, stated that "the top priority of the Wal-Mart supply chain operations is to bridge the gap between suppliers and retailers' approaches to doing business,"(Weston, Garf, 2005). Mr. Maxwell continued during the conference to outline the key goals and objectives for Wal-Mart's supply chain strategy in the near term. Wal-Marts' supply chain objectives are grouped into a focus into the three areas of efficiency, education and electronic enablement of transactions."
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Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 2007.
A case study analysis and strategic audit of Wal-Mart Inc., including an external factor analysis summary (EXFAS), an internal factor analysis summary (IFAS), and a strategic factor analysis summary (SFAS).
4,400 words (approx. 17.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 115.95
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This paper presents a case study regarding marketing strategies for Wal-Mart. It looks at the strategies that Wal-Mart pursued to maintain its growth and marketing leadership position. It also looks at the factors that a firm should consider in the development of its marketing strategy. It discusses the importance of changes in the external environment to an organization like Wal-Mart. Finally, it reviews Wal-Mart's financial performance and draws conclusions about the financial future of the firm. The paper also presents a current strategic analysis for Wal-Mart, in point form.
Outline:
Case Abstract
Marketing Strategies
Wal-Mart's External Environment
Wal-Mart's Financial Performance
Wal-Mart as a Predator
Strategic Audit
Current Situation
Corporate Governance
External Environment
Internal Environment
Analysis of Strategic Factors
Strategic Alternatives and Recommended Strategy
Implementation
Evaluation and Control
EFAS, IFAS and SFAS Exhibits
IFAS, EFAS and SFAS Exhibits
SFAS, EFAS and IFAS Exhibits
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"Wal-Mart's management faced significant challenges in 2006 - challenges that could significantly affect the achievement of its growth objectives. The company was being condemned for business practices ranging from low pay and stingy health care benefits to exporting jobs and destroying small businesses. Wal-Mart was also the subject of litigation, including a class action discrimination suit. The company's second highest executive had been forced to leave the company after being convicted of fraud and tax evasion. In addition, filmmaker Robert Greenwald premiered a scathing documentary in 2005 titled, Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Prices."
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Wal-Mart Innovation, 2004.
A brief history of Wal-Mart and analysis of the research and developments of Wal-Mart's computer system.
1,136 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses how the Wal-Mart retail chain has proven itself in every domain into which it has stepped. It explores the strategies of how Wal-Mart has used research and development money to turn itself into one of the world's leading discount retail stores. It also looks at how Wal-Mart has proven itself globally and developmentally and how it will continue to be the leader of technology in the low-cost and mass markets, exactly what it has always done best.
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"During the past 20 years, Wal-Mart has grown to immense proportions. The entire conglomeration of Wal-Mart stores consists of retail stores, both national and international, websites, and other acquisitions and partnerships which have contributed to its global success story. In order to maintain the international rate of success which Wal-Mart has created for itself, the company must be bold, aggressive, and on the forefront of all technology. The area of research and development is a key function within Wal-Mart for the opportunities which it creates for the company's future."
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Wal-Mart, 2005.
This paper examines the controversial question: Is Wal-Mart's everyday low pricing policy detrimental to the economy?
6,855 words (approx. 27.4 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 155.95
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This paper explains that the giant retailer Wal-Mart's achievement of a long-term every day low-pricing strategy, which gives it a competitive advantage over other retailers, creates the perception of Wal-Mart as a threat to communities and the general economy. The author draws three positions from the literature regarding this controversy: (1) Wal-Mart's everyday low-pricing strategy is detrimental to the economy; (2) Wal-Mart's everyday low-pricing strategy is NOT detrimental to the economy but rather is merely a current dominating force in the historical evolution of the retail industry and (3) there are both costs and benefits to the economy as a result of Wal-Mart's every day low-pricing strategy. The paper concludes that, from an economical standpoint, Wal-Mart is not necessarily detrimental to the economy but rather is a force of change, which will continue as competitors move in and consumer demand shifts.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Analysis
Key Managerial Economic Ideas
Claims against Wal-Mart
Publication 1
Publication 2
Publication 3
Rejecting Claims against Wal-Mart
Publication 1
Publication 2
Publication 3
Perspectives
The Entrepreneur
The Small Businessperson
The Corporate Retail Manager
Evaluation
Comparing and Contrasting Publications
Faulty Reasoning
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"Fishman (2003) comes from the supplier's side writing about those who have been detrimentally affected by Wal-Mart. Fishman is against Wal-Mart outsourcing overseas which have increased U.S. unemployment in the manufacturing sector. He blames this on Wal-Mart's "relentless push to bring every day low prices" and its enormity that allows Wal-Mart to be able to do this, and that we are "shopping ourselves out of jobs". In contrast, Anderson (2004) perceives that Wal-Mart is good for communities as it allows residents to buy more goods due to lower prices with the benefit of having a larger variety of items to choose from than before, and time saved by being able to shop at one store for all goods ("one roof"). This makes the consumer better off than before Wal-Mart moved into their community. Anderson believes that small businesses are not forced to close but rather, consumers choose to shop elsewhere."
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Wal-Mart Globalization, 2006.
This paper analyzes the effects of Wal-Mart's increasing globalization on Wal-Mart itself and all over the world.
994 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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In assessing the effects of world wide globalization, the author takes Wal-Mart as a case study and discusses the impact this dominant American retail store has achieved in other parts of the world. The author explains how the enormous successes Wal-Mart has nationally tempts it to find similar success abroad and then continues to analyze the effects this has on the countries' economies and consumer habits.
From the Paper
For years now, the American mega-retail store super giant Wal-Mart, founded in Rogers, Arkansas in 1962 by the late Sam Walton ("Wal-Mart-Timeline") has been expanding its international reach, with some impressive, although varied success. For example, according to "Wal-Mart" (Wikipedia, August 7, 2005), Wal-Mart:
is the largest retailer and largest company in the world based on revenue. If Wal-Mart were its own economy, it would rank 33rd in the world . . . It is the largest private employer in the United States, Mexico and Canada. It holds an 8.9 percent retail store market share-$8.90 out of every $100 spent in U.S. retail stores is spent at Wal-Mart.
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Globalization and the Wal-Mart Corporation, 2007.
This paper offers a case study and SWOT analysis of the Wal-Mart Corporation, focusing on global growth.
1,744 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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In this article, the writer examines the operations of the Wal-Mart Corporation. The writer claims that Wal-Mart faces its most serious challenge to growth in confronting the need to expand globally. The writer points out that to date, Wal-Mart's domestic growth has continued nearly unabated due to the company's ability to translate the economics of globalization in manufacturing and trade to their advantage in retailing. The writer notes that while the U.S. market is the primary sales catalyst of growth, global growth has been elusive and tough for Wal-Mart to attain. In this paper, the writer explores the issue of global growth of the Wal-Mart Corporation.
Outline:
Wal-Mart Case Study
Options and Alternatives
Recommendations
SWOT Analysis - Wal-Mart Corporation
Strengths Weaknesses
Opportunities
Threats
References
From the Paper
"Wal-Mart's store base, which according to the case study numbered 4,300 stores in 2001, attracting 100 million visitors per week in the U.S. alone is a sizeable platform from which a multitude of retail businesses could be launched. The decisions to go into do-it-yourself home repair and challenge Home Depot, or into high-end electronics to compete with Best Buy, pet products, groceries or higher end merchandise to compete with Costco and other big-box retailers, called this term due to their selling of durable goods right from the warehouse floor, are all attractive growth strategies. There is also the strategy of refurbishing stores and adding in mid-priced clothing and apparel for men and women with a designer label, a comparable strategy to what Target is doing with Isaac Mizrahi and Mossimo for example. All these are branding and selling strategies and it's critical to not overlook the operational issues of the company as well including their supply chain and focus on relentlessly cutting costs through highly effective strategies for managing suppliers. All the above issues are exacerbated and turn into major challenges however when put into the context of the European and Asian cultures Wal-Mart needs to migrate and succeed in to continue growing."
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Wal-Mart de Mexico (Walmex), 2004.
This paper discusses Wal-Mart de Mexico (Walmex), a subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc..
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper describes the challenges of making Wal-Mart de Mexico (Walmex) a success. The author explains the company's strategy. The paper includes the role of CAFTA of the Bush Administration.
From the Paper
"Kerry Dolan of Forbes writes that lured by bargains prices customers in Mexico have been flocking in ever-greater numbers to the ... plus retail outlets across the country owned by Wal-Mart de Mexico. That helped Walmex as it is known locally to increase revenues in ... by .... to .... billion. Profits on sales in Mexico grew in .... by .... to .... million. This represented a return on sales of ...., thanks in part to the fact that Mexican nationals are now firmly in charge of determining the mix ...."
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Wal-Mart's Global Success, 2007.
This paper examines Wal-Mart's positive and negative effects on the American economy and society.
4,690 words (approx. 18.8 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 120.95
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The paper discusses how businesses large and small as well as workers and community members within the tax base are all affected by the opening of a new Wal-Mart. The paper reveals that Wal-Mart saves the average household approximately $2,300 per year with discounted prices, but there is the statistical average of two local supermarkets closing due to the introduction of each Wal-Mart super-center. The paper explains that fully investigating these positive and negative effects will help communities better decide if a Wal-Mart is right for them and if the benefits outweigh the costs. The paper explores the economic perspective, including the employment rate and tax revenue, the political science perspective, including the effects on local elections and policies as well as federal policies and the sociology perspective, including social stratification.
Outline:
Introduction
Problem Statement
The Importance of the Problem at Hand
Justification for an Interdisciplinary Approach
Disciplinary Perspectives, Evidence and Insights
Wal-Mart's Advantages and Disadvantages from the Perspective of the Economic Discipline
Wal-Mart's Advantages and Disadvantages from the Perspective of the Political Discipline
Perspective of the Sociology Discipline
Integration
Conclusion
From the Paper
"One would think that in a capitalistic society the entrance of a new retail organization would be welcomed with open arms. Couple this with the fact that the new organization has time and time again proven to be a low-cost leader in their industry, offering a wide array of necessary products from food to healthcare items to clothing and one would never expect there to be so much debate on the issue of whether or not this business should be allowed into a community. However, contrary to the economic principles this country was built upon, wherever Wal-Mart goes controversy follows."
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RFID Technology and Wal-Mart, 2008.
An analysis of radio frequency identification (RFID) and its relationship to Wal-Mart.
1,113 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses the effect that technology has on Wal-Mart. It discusses what radio frequency identification (RFID) means to Wal-Mart and its potential effect on the general public. The paper briefly looks at the Uniform Code Counsel and UCCnet. It also discusses Wal-Mart's software, the sale of transaction data and what can be found on the Wal-Mart website.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
Introduction
Summary
Radio Frequency Identification Acceptance
UCCnet Takes a Stand
Wal-Mart on the Web
Wal-Mart Software
Selling of Consumers' Transaction Data
Conclusion
From the Paper
"It is not hard to find and buy consumer information. Today, many companies sell consumers information as a means to generate revenue. Customer's information is also use as a marketing tool to draw customers. Many consumers disapprove of selling their data especially if they will not gain or benefit from it. According to John Rendleman, "Information is worth a lot of money. The Direct Marketing Association--the trade group that represents the companies that market their products using offers delivered via mail, telephone, magazines, the Internet, radio, or TV--says companies spent $191 billion in2000 on direct-response advertising solicitations. Those efforts produced $1.7 trillion in revenue" (Rendleman, 2001). Thou there is lots of money in selling transaction data, Wal-Mart decided to stop selling general sales data to six market-research companies that combined the data with information from other companies to create industry-wide reports on retail sales trends (Rendleman, 2001). In the report, Rendleman reports that a spokes person from Wal-Mart pointed out that, "Our competitors were getting more out of the third-party aggregation than we were, so it made more sense for us to stop" (Rendleman, 2001)."
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Wal-Mart Canada, 2004.
This paper discusses the attempts by the international retail giant, Wal-Mart, to stop organized labor efforts in Canada.
5,610 words (approx. 22.4 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 136.95
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This paper explains that Wal-Mart has been trying to fend off multiple attacks by organized labor over the past decade in an attempt to maintain its union-free managerial style. The author points out that the Wal-Mart situation covers a full spectrum of legal concerns, such as the acquisition and termination of collective representation of employees, unfair labor practices and the associated regulations, collective bargaining schemes, the scope of an individual's rights for collective bargaining, and basic constitutional rights in a labor context. The paper relates the Canadian labor parties have contended for decades that the labor laws, which govern a worker's right to belong to a union, have always been in favor of the employer; therefore, they have gone directly after legislators in their effort to level the playing field.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Wal-Mart Guilty
Working Conditions and Employee Rights
Wal-Mart Canada's First Union
Why No Unions for Wal-Mart?
Union Recruitment
No Longer Need Intimidation - Wal-Mart Bill
No Union, No Power
Recommendation for Oversight
Conclusion
From the Paper
"In twenty-first century, manufacturing and retail are working with labor already at a premium as just-in-time philosophies reduce the need for labor resources and warehousing needs. Globalization and communications have helped eliminate the middle man and as the internet continues to thrive in a tax free shelter period, brick and mortar needs will continue to become irrelevant as on line stores are perfected. Technology will continue to automate processes further reducing the human resource needs by companies working with Six Sigma and other efficiency methodologies. This all should be good for unions - but, it is not. All of these managerial pleasures equate to a nightmare for union recruitment efforts."
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Wal-Mart: Good or Bad?, 2008.
This paper explores the merits and drawbacks of the extensive growth of the Wal-Mart organization.
1,871 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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The paper discusses how Wal-Mart has eliminated the competition while also creating opposition to its growth as an emerging monopoly. The paper reveals that, while consumers get low prices and convenient shopping, the consumer/taxpayer subsidizes Wal-Mart's profits by paying for services and social services for its retired employees. The writer looks at the perspective of some that the overall concerns outweigh the benefits. The writer, however, considers his/her own savings in time and money. The writer concludes that convenience and cheap prices come with hidden costs; whether Wal-Mart is good or bad is up to each individual to decide.
Outline:
Introduction
Wal-Mart's Success Story
Wal-Mart's Contribution to Society
Growing Opposition to Wal-Mart
From the Paper
"Today, Wal-Mart has grown "into the largest private employer" (Rowell, 2000) with stores employing over 1.2 million associates worldwide. With more than three thousand stores and offices across the United States and more than one thousand stores internationally, Wal-Mart has achieved phenomenal success. The company "enjoys a dominant market in categories such as food, apparel, jewelry, sporting goods, and toys" (Troy, 2003) and also expanded to the online environment and established Internet sales at Walmart.com. The expansion to the Internet has skyrocketed by allowing consumers to shop online while in the comfort of their own homes. Items may be ordered, shipped, then tracked for ease of convenience and the shopper never had to leave home."
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