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Addicted to Cheap Shopping?
directed by Leo Telling, fl. 2004; presented by Libby Potter, fl. 2006; produced by Leo Telling, fl. 2004, British Broadcasting Corporation (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2007), 59 mins
We are living in strange times. The laws of inflation dictate prices should go up. Instead the cost of things is actually going down. In the last 10 years the price of clothes has fallen by 36%, electronics by 56% and computers by 90%. This is the Age of Cheap. And we love it. But while there's much to celebrate,...
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directed by Leo Telling, fl. 2004; presented by Libby Potter, fl. 2006; produced by Leo Telling, fl. 2004, British Broadcasting Corporation (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2007), 59 mins
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We are living in strange times. The laws of inflation dictate prices should go up. Instead the cost of things is actually going down. In the last 10 years the price of clothes has fallen by 36%, electronics by 56% and computers by 90%. This is the Age of Cheap. And we love it. But while there's much to celebrate, there are some intriguing questions that need to be asked: why are things so cheap. What are the hidden costs? And is it all going to c...
We are living in strange times. The laws of inflation dictate prices should go up. Instead the cost of things is actually going down. In the last 10 years the price of clothes has fallen by 36%, electronics by 56% and computers by 90%. This is the Age of Cheap. And we love it. But while there's much to celebrate, there are some intriguing questions that need to be asked: why are things so cheap. What are the hidden costs? And is it all going to come to an end soon?
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Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Leo Telling, fl. 2004, British Broadcasting Corporation
Author / Creator
Leo Telling, fl. 2004, Libby Potter, fl. 2006
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Topic / Theme
Trade and commerce, Manufacturing industry, Consumer products, Globalization, Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing, Retail Trade
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2007 BBC Worldwide
Organization Discussed
IKEA, Wal-Mart Stores
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Bruce Peterson Discusses Wal-Marts International Expansion Via Acquisition
produced by Prendismo (Ithaca, NY: Prendismo, 2005), 2 mins
This reference video, produced by Prendismo, features Bruce Peterson discussing Wal-Marts international expansion via acquisition.
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produced by Prendismo (Ithaca, NY: Prendismo, 2005), 2 mins
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This reference video, produced by Prendismo, features Bruce Peterson discussing Wal-Marts international expansion via acquisition.
Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Lecture/presentation
Contributor
Prendismo
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Prendismo
Speaker / Narrator
Bruce Peterson, fl. 2005
Person Discussed
Bruce Peterson, fl. 2005
Topic / Theme
Globalization, Business partners, Business affairs, Business, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Mergers, Acquisitions, and Wholly Owned Subsidiaries (FDI)
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Copyright 1992 to 2007 by the Cornell Research Foundation Inc, Copyright 2008 to 2014 by Cornell University, and Copyright 2008 to 2014 by Prendismo, LLC. All rights reserved.
Organization Discussed
Wal-Mart Stores
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The Julie Roehm Saga at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
written by Syeda Ikrama (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh: IBS Center for Management Research, 2008, originally published 2008), 19 page(s)
This case is about the high profile firing of Julie Roehm (Roehm) from the world's largest retail chain Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (Wal-Mart) and the ugly aftermath that saw both the parties engage in legal (as well as public) battle. Roehm was a highflier in the automotive industry who had earned a name for herself due...
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written by Syeda Ikrama (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh: IBS Center for Management Research, 2008, originally published 2008), 19 page(s)
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This case is about the high profile firing of Julie Roehm (Roehm) from the world's largest retail chain Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (Wal-Mart) and the ugly aftermath that saw both the parties engage in legal (as well as public) battle. Roehm was a highflier in the automotive industry who had earned a name for herself due to her edgy advertising tactics. In early 2006, she was hired by Wal-Mart in the newly created position of Senior Vice President of...
This case is about the high profile firing of Julie Roehm (Roehm) from the world's largest retail chain Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (Wal-Mart) and the ugly aftermath that saw both the parties engage in legal (as well as public) battle. Roehm was a highflier in the automotive industry who had earned a name for herself due to her edgy advertising tactics. In early 2006, she was hired by Wal-Mart in the newly created position of Senior Vice President of Marketing Communication. This was viewed by some analysts as the retail giant's move to shake up its marketing department. However, in late 2006, Roehm was fired from the company amidst rumors of her violating Wal-Mart's ethics and gratuity policy. Shortly afterwards, Roehm filed a civil suit against Wal-Mart for unlawfully terminating her employment, infringing compensation agreements, and for slandering her in the press. In reply Wal-Mart accused her of violating its employment policies. The public battle between Roehm and Wal-Mart became murkier by the day with Roehm accusing Wal-Mart's top brass including the CEO of violating its ethics code. Analysts felt that this episode brought to the fore various issues which could provide vital learning on organization culture, organizational change, office politics, organizational communication, managerial ethics, employee misconduct, employee surveillance, etc.
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Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
Syeda Ikrama
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
IBS Center for Management Research
Person Discussed
Julie Roehm, fl. 2006
Topic / Theme
Code of conduct, Business ethics, Employment, Job terminations, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters, Organizational Review
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2008 by IBS Center for Management Research
Organization Discussed
Wal-Mart Stores
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Should Wal-Mart Be Doing Better in U.S. and Abroad?
produced by Bloomberg L. P.; interview by Sara Eisen, fl. 2013, Tom Keene, 1952- and Scarlet Fu, fl. 1997 (New York, NY: Bloomberg L. P., 2013), 5 mins
Joseph Feldman, Discount Retail Analyst at Telsey Advisory Group, and Liz Ann Sonders, Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab, discuss Wal-Mart earnings and the company’s refusal to sing the Bangladesh Accord. They speak on Bloomberg Television’s 'Bloomberg Surveillance.'
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produced by Bloomberg L. P.; interview by Sara Eisen, fl. 2013, Tom Keene, 1952- and Scarlet Fu, fl. 1997 (New York, NY: Bloomberg L. P., 2013), 5 mins
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Joseph Feldman, Discount Retail Analyst at Telsey Advisory Group, and Liz Ann Sonders, Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab, discuss Wal-Mart earnings and the company’s refusal to sing the Bangladesh Accord. They speak on Bloomberg Television’s 'Bloomberg Surveillance.'
Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
News story
Contributor
Bloomberg L. P.
Author / Creator
Sara Eisen, fl. 2013, Tom Keene, 1952-, Scarlet Fu, fl. 1997
Date Published / Released
2013-05-16
Publisher
Bloomberg L. P.
Topic / Theme
Unfair labor practices, Store buildings, Employers, Employee-management relations, General Merchandise Stores
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by Bloomberg LP
Organization Discussed
Wal-Mart Stores
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The Small-Mart Revolution: How Local Business Are Beating the Global Competition
written by Michael H. Shuman, fl. 2008 (San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2007, originally published 2007), 307 page(s)
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written by Michael H. Shuman, fl. 2008 (San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2007, originally published 2007), 307 page(s)
Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Michael H. Shuman, fl. 2008
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Topic / Theme
Trade and commerce, Market competition, Big business, Globalization, Small business, General Merchandise Stores, Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2006, 2007 by Michael H. Shuman. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommerc...
Copyright © 2006, 2007 by Michael H. Shuman. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law.
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Organization Discussed
Wal-Mart Stores
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Wal-Mart in 2004 - Managing Succession Planning
written by A. V. Vedpuriswar, fl. 2005 (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh: IBS Center for Management Research, 2005, originally published 2005), 9 page(s)
The $256.3 billion retail chain Wal-Mart has the distinction of being the world's largest company. Founder Sam Walton carried the company to new heights. As his term drew to a close, Walton debated whether to have a family member, or an outsider, or a company employee succeed him. After weighing the pros and cons,...
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written by A. V. Vedpuriswar, fl. 2005 (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh: IBS Center for Management Research, 2005, originally published 2005), 9 page(s)
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The $256.3 billion retail chain Wal-Mart has the distinction of being the world's largest company. Founder Sam Walton carried the company to new heights. As his term drew to a close, Walton debated whether to have a family member, or an outsider, or a company employee succeed him. After weighing the pros and cons, Walton decided to make his eldest son the chairman after he died. He groomed David Glass a senior employee to take over as Wal-Mart's...
The $256.3 billion retail chain Wal-Mart has the distinction of being the world's largest company. Founder Sam Walton carried the company to new heights. As his term drew to a close, Walton debated whether to have a family member, or an outsider, or a company employee succeed him. After weighing the pros and cons, Walton decided to make his eldest son the chairman after he died. He groomed David Glass a senior employee to take over as Wal-Mart's CEO (Chief Executive Officer) in 1988. The Walton family is quite happy to stay away from day-to-day operations. But it has decided to be watchful and groom the next generation of Waltons to understand their responsibilities. Succession planning under Glass gathered momentum in the mid-1990s. Glass chose Lee Scott, an insider to succeed him in 2000. Wal-Mart's board members and investors are happy at how smoothly the Glass-Scott transition has gone. The case discusses how proactive succession planning at Wal-Mart has ensured that there is no leadership vacuum.
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Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
A. V. Vedpuriswar, fl. 2005
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
IBS Center for Management Research
Person Discussed
Lee Scott, 1949-, David D. Glass, 1935-, Sam Walton
Topic / Theme
Executives, Leadership roles, Business affairs, Management, Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters, Talent Management
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 by IBS Center for Management Research
Organization Discussed
Wal-Mart Stores
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc.: Dominating Global Retailing
written by Thunderbird Global School of Management (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2004, originally published 2004), 16 page(s)
Reliance Industries had evolved into a major player in the Asia Pacific region and had begun to make its presence felt in the global petrochemicals and refining business segments. It had also made forays into exploration and production for oil and gas in multiple regions worldwide. This case study addresses the ev...
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written by Thunderbird Global School of Management (Glendale, AZ: Thunderbird Global School of Management, 2004, originally published 2004), 16 page(s)
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Reliance Industries had evolved into a major player in the Asia Pacific region and had begun to make its presence felt in the global petrochemicals and refining business segments. It had also made forays into exploration and production for oil and gas in multiple regions worldwide. This case study addresses the evolution of the company from a fairly small-scale textile manufacturer to a global powerhouse. It provides insights into how the company...
Reliance Industries had evolved into a major player in the Asia Pacific region and had begun to make its presence felt in the global petrochemicals and refining business segments. It had also made forays into exploration and production for oil and gas in multiple regions worldwide. This case study addresses the evolution of the company from a fairly small-scale textile manufacturer to a global powerhouse. It provides insights into how the company was able to trade on its competitive advantages at home in building a global strategy. The case allows for a rich thematic discussion around understanding the modes of competition adopted by companies from newly industrializing contexts.
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Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
Thunderbird Global School of Management
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
Thunderbird Global School of Management
Topic / Theme
Organizational effectiveness, Retail, Market competition, Organizational change, International trade, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Global Strategy & Management
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2004 by the Thunderbird Global School of Management. All Rights Reserved.
Organization Discussed
Wal-Mart Stores
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Wal-Mart Struggles in Japan
written by Ruchi Chaturvedi, fl. 2005 (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh: IBS Center for Management Research, 2005, originally published 2005), 21 page(s)
The case focuses on how retailing giant Wal-Mart struggled in the Japanese market. It elaborates on the reasons for Wal-Mart's decision to go global in the early 1990s. The case discusses in detail Wal-Mart's entry strategy and describes its efforts to bring in its best practices in retailing like Every Day Low Pr...
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written by Ruchi Chaturvedi, fl. 2005 (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh: IBS Center for Management Research, 2005, originally published 2005), 21 page(s)
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The case focuses on how retailing giant Wal-Mart struggled in the Japanese market. It elaborates on the reasons for Wal-Mart's decision to go global in the early 1990s. The case discusses in detail Wal-Mart's entry strategy and describes its efforts to bring in its best practices in retailing like Every Day Low Prices (EDLP) and Rollback to the Japanese market through its joint venture with Seiyu. The case details the problems that Wal-Mart faced...
The case focuses on how retailing giant Wal-Mart struggled in the Japanese market. It elaborates on the reasons for Wal-Mart's decision to go global in the early 1990s. The case discusses in detail Wal-Mart's entry strategy and describes its efforts to bring in its best practices in retailing like Every Day Low Prices (EDLP) and Rollback to the Japanese market through its joint venture with Seiyu. The case details the problems that Wal-Mart faced in Japan because of the differences between the operational and cultural environment in its home market and the Japanese market. It finally ends with a discussion on the company's future prospects in Japan.
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Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
Ruchi Chaturvedi, fl. 2005
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
IBS Center for Management Research
Topic / Theme
Cultural adaptation, Marketing and advertising, Retail, Retail Trade, Foreign Market Entry Modes, Japanese
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 by IBS Center for Management Research
Organization Discussed
Wal-Mart Stores
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Wal-Mart's Katrina Aid
written by Daniel Diermeier, fl. 2011 (Evanston, IL: Northwestern University. Kellogg School of Management, 2011, originally published 2011), 7 page(s)
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written by Daniel Diermeier, fl. 2011 (Evanston, IL: Northwestern University. Kellogg School of Management, 2011, originally published 2011), 7 page(s)
Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
Case study
Author / Creator
Daniel Diermeier, fl. 2011
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Northwestern University. Kellogg School of Management
Topic / Theme
Business affairs, Community service, Organizational change, Human resource management, Crisis management, Management of Companies and Enterprises, Corporate Responsibility
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 by the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
Organization Discussed
Wal-Mart Stores
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Can't Blame Duke for Wal-Mart Woes: Johnson
presented by Sara Eisen, fl. 2013 and Erik Schatzker, fl. 1998; produced by Bloomberg L. P. (New York, NY: Bloomberg L. P., 2013), 4 mins
Craig Johnson, President of Customer Growth Partners, discusses Wal-Mart losing market share and other headwinds facing the company. He speaks on Bloomberg Television’s 'Market Makers.'
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presented by Sara Eisen, fl. 2013 and Erik Schatzker, fl. 1998; produced by Bloomberg L. P. (New York, NY: Bloomberg L. P., 2013), 4 mins
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Craig Johnson, President of Customer Growth Partners, discusses Wal-Mart losing market share and other headwinds facing the company. He speaks on Bloomberg Television’s 'Market Makers.'
Field of Study
Business & Economics
Content Type
News story, Panel discussion
Contributor
Bloomberg L. P.
Author / Creator
Sara Eisen, fl. 2013, Erik Schatzker, fl. 1998
Date Published / Released
2013-05-16
Publisher
Bloomberg L. P.
Topic / Theme
Management, Variety stores, Business enterprises, Retail Trade
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by Bloomberg LP
Organization Discussed
Wal-Mart Stores
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