Homework
Numerous class action suits have been filed against WalMart Stores, Inc. (WMT), the world's largest retailer, for a myriad of reasons including employment discrimination, bribery, and more. In light of intense criticism of its business ethics and CSR practices, Walmart actively promotes its corporate ethics statement and sustainability practices.
Write a paper that analyzes Walmart from the perspective of a potential shareholder interested in investing:
1. First, read the company's statement of purpose under Our Business.
2. Then, read Global Ethics and Compliance.
3. Analyze the organization's stock performance and financial history over the past five years on Bloomberg, Standard Poor's, or another financial site. Incorporate six sources into your paper.
• At least two sources should be scholarly articles about Walmart or WalMart Stores, Inc., one of which must be about the firm's international business.
• At least two other sources should be articles from business (trade) publications about Walmart or WalMart Stores, Inc.
4. Evaluate the firm's commitment to accomplishing its CSR goals globally based on the following:
• From a stakeholder perspective, would you invest in Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. stock? Defend your position using research.
• What do you see as the organization's greatest strength and greatest weakness globally relative to its sustainability practices? Defend your position using research.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.