Managing Employees Wal-Mart Organizational Issues Instructor: Dr. Mitra Asif Student Name: Phunsuk Wangdu Submitted on: July 7, 2015 Wal-Mart Organizational Issues and Situation Analysis Phunsuk Wangdu Index Introduction 3 OB issues and situation analysis 3 Conclusions 7 References 8 Appendices 12 Introduction Wal-Mart stores Inc. is the world’s largest retailer with reported gross earnings of 460 billion U.S. dollars for 2014. It has 4,281 stores in the United States
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and Exchange commission all reported millions in profit (Stock Quotes, 2012). Wal-Mart’s consolidated net income for its fiscal year ending January 31, 2012 is $15,699 million (Walmart Annual Report, 2012), which equates to a $4.54 net per share income, and resulted in $1.46 paid in dividends for each common share (Walmart Annual Report, 2012) ). By comparison, Costco latest annual report for fiscal year ending August 28, 2011 reported $1,462 million in profit with a net income per share of $3.35
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Wal-Mart study Case#1 1. What threats and challenges is Wal-Mart currently facing? From the beginning, Walmart did not have many threats. However, not only the competition is different, several global retailers such as Target, Carrefour, Costco, and Amazon, are working hard to keep efficiency. They are trying to work together to shrink the prices difference between them. Walmart has facing difficulties from every single angle. Not only the company has internal labor relation problems, but
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Company Motivational Profile – Walmart Company Motivational Profile – Walmart To achieve success, organizations must have a clearly defined plan. Sam Walton, founder of Walmart, began his retail career as a management trainee at JC Penny. Walton opened a five and dime store in 1951 and his first Walmart opened in 1962. Walton’s concept of discounting prices included a large variety of low priced items, buying large quantity goods at the lowest price, and passing the savings on to his customers
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exceeding 50 percent in single brand retail, requiring foreign firms, which want a relaxation of the 30 percent procurement norms, to set up manufacturing facilities in the country. After considering various aspects and discussions with various stakeholders and states, it has been decided to go ahead with the decision to allow 51 percent FDI in multi-brand retail, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma told reporters after the Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. "The
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In 2012, the Tazreen Fashions factory outside of Dhaka, Bangladesh caught on fire, killing 112 employees. The Bangladesh factory produced garments for several well-known retailers, such as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and Sears Holding Corporation. According to the article, For Wal-Mart, Sears, Tough Questions in Bangladesh Fire, “Bangladesh has become the world’s second-largest clothing exporter, thanks in part to some of the lowest labor costs anywhere: The government sets the minimum wage for entry-level
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CCGL 9018 Final Essay Name: CHAN YIK UID 3035036503 Case study of Wal-Mart Introduction In this essay, the case of Wal-Mart will be discussed by applying the Milton Friedman’s argument on CSR and utilitarianism. Wal-Mart is the largest retailer in the world, however, it is also known for ruthless exploitation of employee, squeezing suppliers, and crushing communities. It has been the Public Enemy No. 1 for a generation of activists and reformers. To cope with these oppositions, Wal-Mart
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wild oats ● tried to acquire wild oats but was stopped by FTC ● was growing large and worrying stakeholders ● friendly and diverse workforce ● the growth ○ family investments ○ built strong loyalty ● lots of acquisitions ○ tried to learn from those they acquire3 ■ ex learned about produce meat and seafood departments ■ 65% of revenues ○ did acquire wild oats ○ competing with costco and walmarts of the world ● industry context ○ regulatory environment became more stringent on what constitutes
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suppliers have had to explore many cost-saving initiatives, including finding cheaper labor and production costs. For some, this has meant moving operations to countries such as China. The loss of American jobs has caused much distain among community stakeholders toward the company. Furthermore, Wal-Mart accounts for ten percent
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keep them up, running and increase their wealth. (Should Companies Serve Only Their Shareholders or Their Stakeholders More Broadly?)
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