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Wal-Mart

Current Situation Analysis

Mission and Strategic Objectives

Wal – Mart Corporation's mission statement can be identified as follows:
Sam Walton built Wal-Mart on the revolutionary philosophies of excellence in the workplace, customer service and always having the lowest prices. We have always stayed true to the Three Basic Beliefs Mr. Sam established in 1962:
1. Respect for the Individual
2. Service to Our Customers
3. Strive for Excellence
Wal-Mart is the world's largest retailer, operating more than 5800 discount stores. Wal-Mart employs more than 1.5 million associates 885,000 in the United States and 225,000 internationally. Walton had a reputation for caring about his customers, his employees, and the community. In order to maintain its market position in the discount retail business, Wal-Mart executives continue to adhere to the management guidelines Sam developed. Walton was a man of simple tastes and took a keen interest in people. He......

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