Case study write-up 1- Wal-Mart

Late in 2005 Wal-Mart proclaimed a series of sweeping new strategic initiatives. Every student is to write a case analysis of Wal-Mart's current strategy as well as challenges. The paper must be 10-12 typed pages due in week 4, must address each of the bullet points listed below. Comprise at least three sources in addition to the references provided.

• What threats as well as challenges is Wal-Mart currently facing?

• What significances did Wal-Mart CEO Lee Scott set in his ‘Wal-Mart- Twenty-First Century Leadership' address (24 Oct 2005)?

• Wal-Mart's Board debated proposals to meet (some of) these challenges at a board retreat in 2005. Debate these initiatives as outlined in the ‘Supplemental Benefits Documentation: Board of Directors Retreat FY06' See as well Wal-Mart health cost strategy NYT 26Oct2005. Was supplementary damage done to Wal-Mart by the permeable to the public of the Board Benefits Strategy document?