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Wal-Mart's Success and the U.S. Economy, 2007.
Examines the positive and negative effects that Wal-Mart's retail success has had on the American economy and society.
5,170 words (approx. 20.7 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 129.95
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This paper takes an interdisciplinary approach to explore the effects of Wal-Mart's expansion on the American economy and its society. As the effects of Wal-Mart are multi-faceted, three of the most relevant disciplines are used to fully explore the positive and negative effects of Wal-Mart's entry into a community. As such, the economic perspective, (including employment rate and tax revenue), political science perspective, (including the effects on local elections and policies as well as federal policies), and the sociology perspective, (including social stratification), are used to shed light on this controversial topic. A qualitative literary review of appropriate journals, pertaining to the three identified disciplines, are used. The connections made between the economic, political, and sociological disciplines give rise to several interesting advantages and disadvantages of the entry of Wal-Mart into the American economy and society, advantages and disadvantages that wouldn't be identified with one discipline alone.
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Background
Problem Statement
The Importance of the Problem at Hand
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
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"More than 235,000 Wal-Mart employees are 55 years of age or older ("Corporate facts", n.d.) and many are students. These employees find Wal-Mart's flexibility perfect for supplemental income, and for students it can provide valuable work experience ("Economic opportunity", n.d.). Not only does Wal-Mart offer opportunities to diverse social groups, but their benefit plans often help prevent struggling, low-income families from having to rely on welfare-funded healthcare plans, such as Medicaid."
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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
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"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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Wal-Mart's Success, 2007.
This paper analyzes the causes of Wal-Mart's outstanding growth.
933 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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The paper discusses how flexibility, ability to change and determination mark the ideas hidden behind some of the growth tactics of Wal-Mart. The paper relates that, for Wal-Mart, it seems the future remains bright and prosperous. The industry continues to grow and so does the demand for the thousands upon thousands of products offered at Wal-Mart. The paper reveals that teamwork appears to be the main source of strength for the Wal-Mart Corporation. The paper shows how Wal-Mart takes chances and acknowledges that it takes more that one person to build and maintain a business.
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"Wal-Mart is a name that most people know. Over the past few years, business has continued to grow and expand. Now Wal-Mart will open its doors in Mexico for the first time, adding to the already booming family of stores. One aspect of business that Wal-Mart continues to express throughout the website (www.walmart.com) and their documents is the fact that family, associates, and stockholders play a significant role in the business. It is always expressed that innovation and productivity would not be possible without these people. All of the information in this report is regarding the 2005 and 2006 reports."
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Wal-Mart?s PR Strategies, 2004.
A look at Wal-Mart?s strategies to change public perception.
1,522 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper examines how, as a result of various discriminatory actions against workers, and a number of lawsuits as a result of these, the public perception of Wal-Mart has been increasingly unfavorable. In particular, it explores how the company has attempted to overcome resistance through a PR strategy, such as a letter campaign in California, as well as nationwide advertisements. It also discusses how, despite this effort, little has changed in Wal-Mart?s basic system of practices and how, until this occurs, the corporation will not be able to improve its image for the public.
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"Exacerbating the problem is the financial status of the corporation. Wal-Mart?s promise of ?Always Low Prices? is being kept by exploiting others; not their own profit, as is claimed. Statistics show that Wal-Mart makes huge profits ? in the rang of $7 billion per year, and its managers are among the richest people in the world. These profits are gained by exploiting workers and their rights. Workers are being treated unfairly in terms of wages and benefits, thus inflating the already huge profits made by the company. Thus obviously the claim of slashing profits rings somewhat untrue (Wal-Mart Watch, 2002-2004)."
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The Low Prices of Wal-Mart, 2008.
This paper explains why there is typically a great public outcry surrounding every new Wal-Mart store and yet every recently opened Wal-Mart is usually filled with shoppers.
1,235 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper discusses why the very people who disdain Wal-Mart shoppers and the idea of Wal-Mart in general, will often find themselves shopping at Wal-Mart, taking advantage of its famously advertised low, low prices, all of the time. The paper relates that, although the goods and the shopping experience itself often seem faceless and standardized at Wal-Mart, the lure of low prices is hard to avoid. The paper contends, however, that while it may seem as if the Wal-Mart juggernaut of success is nearly unstoppable, this is not exactly the case. The paper then highlights some of Wal-Mart's failures and concludes that Wal-Mart's success is not inevitable, even in America, but to ensure that Wal-Mart does not take over America, Americans must rethink the way they view their social responsibilities as consumers, the ways they shop, and how they buy goods.
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"The areas where Wal-Mart has failed to prosper in the United States tend to be urban locations, where people see shopping as a communal experience, such as in New York City, where people can easily walk from shop to shop, from the florist's to a cheese shop. Wal-Mart provides brand-name, standardized goods that many consumers rely upon, but are often not especially unique. This is why women who might go to Wal-Mart for diapers and paper towels, which have very little resonance or social cache in terms of brand loyalty, but may go to other stores for clothing, fragrance and toiletries.
"However, although the goods and the shopping experience itself often seem faceless and standardized at Wal-Mart, the lure of low prices is hard to avoid. Paying less for paper napkins frees up consumer dollars to pay for higher-end items elsewhere, like lattes at Starbucks, or other luxury goods. In the suburbs, where consumers have little access to public transportation, the ability to do one-stop shopping for low-price goods makes up for the lack of ambiance at Wal-Mart and a lack of a personal connection with the sellers and owners of the establishment."
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Wal-Mart, 2006.
This paper evaluates Wal-Mart's worldwide success.
2,558 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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The paper describes Wal-Mart, the successful retail store with branches all over the world and evaluates if it can continue its growth and for how long. The paper examines Wal-Mart's strategy for success and the influence of its founder, Sam Walton. The paper concludes that it is expected that Wal-Mart will continue to uphold its principles; maintaining an adequate respect for the individual, offering the best service possible for its customers and striving to maintain its excellence. This way, Wal-Mart will not only be able to achieve greater success but it will be able to maintain its status as one of the leading retailers in the United States and throughout the world.
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Executive Summary
Background
Analysis
Conclusion and Recommendation
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"Wal-Mart, one of the leading retail stores in the United States of America, and indeed, the world today, is even today growing at a steady rate, and when compared to other retailers, is one of the best, in terms of customer relations, management, profits, and various other areas of operation. Its unique selling point is that it sells products at largely discounted rates, and this means that Wal-Mart has customers from all walks of life. The store also believes in keeping up with the latest technology available today to keep up its status and its CEO Lee Scott and past CEO Davis Glass have stated that they believe in maintaining the strict standards that had been set in years past by its founder Sam Walton when he started the company as a small retail store in the year 1962. Today, the company is still going strong, and it is hoped that Wal-Mart will have a brilliant future as well, and serve as a good example of the heights to which one can reach if one aims to do so, like the founder Sam Walton did."
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Wal-Mart, 2005.
This paper discusses three internal and external factors that impact the four functions of management at Wal-Mart: Globalization, diversity and e-business.
1,445 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper explains that having a successful U.S. business does not automatically translate to success overseas, but the Wal-Mart culture was able to transcend borders; Sam Walton's three basic beliefs--respect for the individual, outstanding customer service and striving for excellence--are as effective in the international marketplace as at home in the U.S.. The author points out that diversity among the employees seems to be excellent in Wal-Mart's television commercials; but the record of complaints and lawsuits against Wal-Mart's unfair employee treatment such as low-wages and unfair benefits and sexual discrimination in pay, promotion and training, indicates that Wal-Mart is not internally diverse. The paper states that Wal-Mart's website is one of the top selling web-sites because of all the information they provide and how easily consumers can use the site.
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Globalization
Diversity
E-business
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"Creating an environment that fosters total commitment from employees is a primary goal for Wal-Mart. The management team uses the basic functions of management to accomplish this commitment from the associates. Store associates down to the lowest level employee are given financial reports to send the signal "You are a partner in the company and we want you to run your department as your own little business." Delegation is a form of complement, building trust and confidence within the company. Mr. Walton believed in sharing leadership by referring to the store employees as 'associates'. He energized associates with personal store visits and rallies. Keeping employees satisfied helps defuse labor issues as well. There are no unions at Wal-Mart or Wal-Mart, International."
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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, 2006.
A review of Wal-Mart's success in countries abroad.
834 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper takes a look at Wal-Mart's success in foreign countries. The paper reviews how Wal-Mart entered the various marketplaces as well as the way Wal-Mart operates in each individual country. According to the paper, a remarkable story unfolds as the research is undertaken to determine such success or failure.
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"The article continued by saying that in May 2006, Wal-Mart had closed all its stores in South Korea as well. The article stated; "Wal-Mart, which operates in Japan and China, has found it tricky to adapt its concept to new markets and has done best in nearby countries such as Canada and Mexico." (Times 2006) The reasoning behind this statement is simple. Perusing the numbers supplied in Wal-Mart's latest financial reports we see that the numbers are ugly in Europe while they are quite robust in North America. How the numbers got that way is due in part to the way that Wal-Mart entered the different areas."
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Wal-Mart, 2008.
A look at how competitive advantage for Wal-Mart can help sustain its position in discount retailing.
1,172 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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This paper discusses how for the retail chain Wal-Mart, the need for continuing to perfect its supply chain has a much more strategic role in their core businesses than does the pricing strategies the firm relies on. The paper then proceeds to show how the Wal-Mart supply chain is going to continually underscore its leadership position in discount retailing. To accomplish this, the Wal-Mart supply chain organization is defined including its current accomplishments and challenges. Specifically the corporate-wide roles of Wal-Marts' supply chain operations are discussed, including their strategies regarding Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) implementations in warehouses worldwide and their commitment to collaborative advanced planning and scheduling. 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 with streamlining their supply chain are explored.
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Introducing Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart's Supply Chain Today
How Wal-Mart Is Defining Supply Chain Best Practices
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"As the largest mass merchandiser in the world, Wal-Mart's work in supply chain execution, research, and policies defines best practices for the broader high volume retailing industry worldwide. Wal-Mart is comprised of three operating segments including the Wal-Mart stores, Sam's Club and the International Stores. The typical Wal-Mart discount store as 50 departments or more and a few are offering groceries in addition to apparel, fabrics, stationery and books, shoes, house wares, hardware, electronics, home furnishings, small appliances, automotive accessories, gardening accessories, sporting goods, toys, and pet food. Wal-Mart moved into the SuperCenter retailing concept in the 1990s and has at this point 1,700 of these SuperCenters worldwide. These SuperCenters range in size from slightly over 90,000 square feet to 260,000 square feet. These are substantially larger than its normal stores, ranging in size from 90,000 square feet to 261,000 square feet. Wal-Mart also runs smaller stores called Neighborhood Markets in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. "
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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.
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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, 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, 2002.
A presentation of the success of Wal-Mart's distribution system.
3,547 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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This paper explains that two key developments that made the success of Wal-mart possible, multi-channel distribution and the resulting inventory flow. It discusses how Wal-Mart set up highly automated distribution centers, cutting down on delivery time and costs. The company's computerized inventory systems gave managers real-time information on their stocks, speeding up the re-ordering of goods.
Introduction
About Wal-Mart
Distribution Centers
The Logistics of Wal-Mart?s Distribution Center
Implications of Wal-Mart?s Competitive Advantage
Conclusion
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"When Sam Walton, the founder of Wal-Mart, first formulated his business plan for the multi-billion dollar corporation, companies like Sears and Montgomery Ward were strong leaders in the industry (Lovern, 2001). However, Walton spotted a weakness in these companies, aiming to become the low-price leader in small, rural towns. Walton recognized the fact that most small towns were, in the early 1960s, isolated from national markets. Therefore, he believed that if he could beat the prices of local retailers, the company would be successful."
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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.
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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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