1. Read the case named “Walmart Inc.” I uploaded.
2. Fill out the SWOT worksheet.
Note:
a. Identify at least 4 strengths, 4 weaknesses, 4 opportunities, and 4 threats
b. Create at least 4 SO strategies that utilize at least one of the firm’s strengths to take advantage of an opportunity. IDENTIFY WHICH STRENGTH AND OPPORTUNITY YOU ARE MATCHING FOR EACH STRATEGY!!!
c. Create at least 4 ST strategies that utilize at least one of the firm’s strengths to mitigate threat. IDENTIFY WHICH STRENGTH AND THREAT YOU ARE MATCHING FOR EACH STRATEGY!!!
3. Example:
Strength 1. Wal-Mart’s breadth of its product offerings.
Opportunity 1: Increasing sophistication of robotic technology.
Strategy suggestions 1: A strategic suggestion would be to take advantage of the advancing robotic technology to keep track of inventory so that they could cut labor costs and restock shelves with their huge variety of products more efficiently. (S1, O1)
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