Abstract
SummaryThe majority of Americans have a love-hate
relationship with Wal-Mart Stores Inc that at times is difficult to comprehend.
The creation of Sam Walton ("Wal-Mart", 2006) has morphed into
today’s leader of discount retailing. The organization has faced, and is still
facing, a significant amount of controversy over a number of different issues.
However, none of these have done much more than lightly graze the exterior of
this gigantic operation of 1.2 million associates in the US alone. This report
will focus on Wal-Mart’s staffing practices, namely alleged cases of sexual
discrimination. Analyses of the environment, company, competition, as well as
related key issues in the company’s human resources management will also be
given. It will conclude by offering recommendations on future action that
should be undertaken by management in order to produce sustainable competitive
advantage via its human resources.
