Walmart's External Environment

A. Technological- Walmart uses a private satellite network and various other technologies to maximize effectiveness of their operations.

B. Economic- Despite the economic downturn; Walmart boast substantial growth in sales returns.

C. Global- Walmart has stores worldwide, and the store believes in adapting to standard protocol for each country.

D. Legal- Walmart has several pending lawsuits regarding discrimination against women. Lawsuits state that women were denied managerial positions.

E. Demographic- Walmart is one of the largest employer. In foreign countries, Walmart hires local workers.

F. Sociocultural- Walmart enploys a cost leadership strategy. Walmart offers afforable prices to the low income market.

Wal-Mart

Due to major competition from Costco, Wal-Mart cut thousands of jobs in their Sam's club department. The store will lay off approximately 10,000 demonstrators and 1,200 membership recruiters. In-store demonstrators that were laid off can apply for a job with the subcontractor, Shopper Events.


http://jeffreygoldberg.theatlantic.com/archives/2010/01/patriotic_walmart_eliminates_1.php

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