Walmart has grown not only nationally, but also has been growing internationally. Walmart’s globalization strategy always has not been planned very well. An example of this lack of planning was the time they first entered Asia. They did not know much about Asia, and they “did not factor in the broader ecosystem- how customers come and go,” choosing inconvenient locations for the customers (Mahajan-Bansal, 2009). However, as they have grown internationally, they have managed to learn as they go along, and make improvements. They have organized and become a leader in retail. As they have monitored their progress, they could see some of their mistakes and correct those mistakes, such as paying attention to the economy of the country they are operating in. “Walmart’s approach to technology innovation is to start with the customer and the business process — and then see how technology can help, said the retail giant's Chief Information Officer Rollin Ford” (Garry, 2010). One idea for planning the advancement of technology was to ask employees for their input. They were asking 2.1 million employees for suggestions on energy management, and saved over $1 million dollars (Garry, 2010). In June 2007, Walmart announced “a series of financial services to its customers, through Walmart Money Centers (check cashing, bill payments, and international money transfers). Also, Walmart will issue a Walmart MoneyCard, a prepaid Visa card, which will cost $8.95, for buying gas, and for shopping online. Financial services are a new growth area for Walmart” (Maital, 2008). The innovative planning and organizing of financial services to its customers seems to be a success with the younger generation. Walmart’s diversity is slightly above average, according to the Hispanic Business Magazine. “Diversity and inclusion to us is a business imperative," said Donald Fan, senior director of the company's five-and-a-half-year-old office of diversity” (Kuznia, 2009). Walmart devotes millions of dollars on charities, education, and higher education. “On philanthropy, Walmart has a built-in advantage. As this year's No. 2 company on the Fortune 500 list, Walmart can afford to give more. The important thing, though, is that it chooses to do so” (Kuznia, 2009). Their plan to include diversity in their company has led trust among certain communities. Walmart has not escaped controversy, even though some communities may praise them. Some individuals have accused the store of unethical behavior. According to Walmart’s three basic beliefs, they are to have respect for the individual, give service to the customer, and strive for excellence (Walmart, n.d.). Walmart has an ethical policy, which includes topics such as discrimination, wages, and inappropriate conduct. However, some people say the way the come in and lower prices so low that small businesses cannot compete is unfair. Claims about unfair wages for women have also been reported. Even though they have implemented an ethics policy, these are a few topics that may need some attention. Planning on how to deal with these issues still seems to be necessary, and monitoring how the public accepts the resolutions on these issues.

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