Walmart Study

Walmart Market Entry Strategy
Alexandra Kirsten, Gerald Thielemann, Angelo Cervone, Joseph Krok, Nick Massa
December 5, 2012

Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Walmart Company Profile Business Description Sam Walton History Major Products and Services Overview of Financial and Operational Indicators Key Financial Performance Indicators Revenue and Operating Profit Assets and Liabilities Competitive Benchmarking Efficiency SWOT Analysis Key Employees
Paraguay Country Profile Introduction Executive Summary Physical Setting Features Climate History Discovery and Settlement Independence and Dictatorship of Francia Dictatorship and War Liberals Versus Colorados The Stronato Population Statistics Religion Cultural Values (Hofstede) Government Executive Legislative Judicial Political Parties Military International Relations Infrastructure Economy GDP and Per Capita GDP Imports and Exports Financial System Debt Currency Business Business Etiquette
Uruguay Country Profile Introduction Executive Summary Physical Setting Overview Features Climate History Population Statistics Culture Education Government Overview Executive Branch Legislative Branch Judicial Branch Local Government Political parties Healthcare and Welfare Pension Plans Church Military Law Enforcement Economy Relations with The United States Financial Services Business
Republic of Peru Country Profile Introduction Executive Summary Physical Environment History Population Cultural Values Government Infrastructure Economy Imports and Exports Finance United States-Peruvian Relations Starting a Business Factors of Conducting Business Business Etiquette Conclusion
Market Entry Strategy
Situational Analysis
Wholly Owned Subsidiaries
Franchising
Joint Ventures Industry

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