After reading the Way-Mart Case from our textbook, respond to the following prompts in one to four sentences: Based on the information in the case (and as of the case's date, 2013)
-Does Walmart have a competitive advantage? Temporary CA? Sustainable CA? What changes could be made to develop CA and/or create more sustainable CA? -Are there resources Walmart or its competitors control that are key to CA? Financial, Physical, Human, and Organizational? Temporary CA? Sustainable CA (VRIO)? -How has Walmart's history shaped its capabilities/resource bundles (Financial, Physical, Human, and Organizational) How does Walmart's internal environment drive its strategic and tactical decisions at the organizational and divisional levels (as highlighted in the case)? -Which of Walmart's capabilities/resources are most important for effective international expansion? What adjustments should Walmart make in altering/acquiring capabilities/resources for particular foreign markets (dependent on the differing strategy/tactics it should deploy in these markets)?
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