Wal-Mart: But We Do Give Them A 10 Percent Employee
Case Study: Wal-Mart
June 12, 2012
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This case study is based upon the case article by Peter A. Stanwick and Sarah D. Stanwick titled; 'Wal-Mart: But We Do Give Them a 10 Percent Employee Discount ', in which addresses the ethical issues facing Wal-Mart. According to Stanwick and Stanwick (2009, p. 409), the culture "has created a number of twenty-first-century problems for Wal-Mart."
Summary
The authors ' viewpoint is that of the Wal-Mart employees are not all treated equally according to proper business ethics. Examples of labor law violations and consequent lawsuits were provided for the six areas in violation of the law that Wal-Mart was found guilty for repeatedly committing. The author 's are suggesting Wal-Mart believes that by giving a 10% employee discount is sufficient for the employees. It is also suggested that rather than treating every employee fairly and equally, it is more cost effective to address any lawsuits on an individual basis.
Problems Specified in the Case
This case study addresses the ethical issues facing Wal-Mart; off-the-clock-work, sexual discrimination, health benefits, the role of unions, the use of undocumented …show more content…
413). Wal-Mart used unethical tactics for lowering operational cost, such as making new employees wait before enrolling in the health benefits plan for up to six months. Additionally, there was no health benefits program for those who retired from the company, (p. 413). For those employees who could not afford higher premiums, their deductible was up to three times the deductible amount, (p. 413). Wal-Mart rejected the idea that these methods were to lower costs. Wal-Mart did recommend to save on health benefits by reducing the level of contribution in the employees 401(k) retirement programs, and "hire more part-time employees and try to discourage unhealthy people from applying," (Stanwick & Stanwick, 2009, p.
June 12, 2012
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This case study is based upon the case article by Peter A. Stanwick and Sarah D. Stanwick titled; 'Wal-Mart: But We Do Give Them a 10 Percent Employee Discount ', in which addresses the ethical issues facing Wal-Mart. According to Stanwick and Stanwick (2009, p. 409), the culture "has created a number of twenty-first-century problems for Wal-Mart."
Summary
The authors ' viewpoint is that of the Wal-Mart employees are not all treated equally according to proper business ethics. Examples of labor law violations and consequent lawsuits were provided for the six areas in violation of the law that Wal-Mart was found guilty for repeatedly committing. The author 's are suggesting Wal-Mart believes that by giving a 10% employee discount is sufficient for the employees. It is also suggested that rather than treating every employee fairly and equally, it is more cost effective to address any lawsuits on an individual basis.
Problems Specified in the Case
This case study addresses the ethical issues facing Wal-Mart; off-the-clock-work, sexual discrimination, health benefits, the role of unions, the use of undocumented …show more content…
413). Wal-Mart used unethical tactics for lowering operational cost, such as making new employees wait before enrolling in the health benefits plan for up to six months. Additionally, there was no health benefits program for those who retired from the company, (p. 413). For those employees who could not afford higher premiums, their deductible was up to three times the deductible amount, (p. 413). Wal-Mart rejected the idea that these methods were to lower costs. Wal-Mart did recommend to save on health benefits by reducing the level of contribution in the employees 401(k) retirement programs, and "hire more part-time employees and try to discourage unhealthy people from applying," (Stanwick & Stanwick, 2009, p.