Individual assignment question

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• Individual assignment question
• What are Wal-Marts strengths? Are these
  distinctive competencies? Are they imitable?
• What are Wal-Marts weaknesses? What are their
  strategic implications?

Source Wal-Mart web site
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• Class discussion questions
• What generic strategy is Wal-Mart pursuing? Is
  this a sound strategy in the retailing industry?
  How do other players compete in this industry?
• What are Wal-Marts strengths? Are these
  distinctive competencies? Are they imitable?
• What role have Sam Waltons leadership and
  Wal-Marts values and corporate culture played in
  creating a competitive advantage?
• What are Wal-Marts weaknesses? What are their
  strategic implications?

Source Wal-Mart web site