Question: For this essay, use Wal-Mart for your analysis on how this company has implemented a corporate strategy or a future policy rollout. Consider how Wal-Mart has done a strategy development, and is in the implementation phase, or has been through the implementation phase. In your essay, address the following questions.
- What are the stages of a corporation's life cycle? How can a corporation's life cycle be extended?
- What is strategy implementation? What questions must strategy makers consider to begin the implementation process?
- What are some of the approaches Wal-Mart can take to identify and prepare its people for important positions?
- It is important to assess the strategy-culture compatibility when implementing a new strategy. Do you think that culture follows strategy, or does strategy follow culture? In your response, use the company to illustrate your points. Justify your answer.
- What is Six Sigma? Why would a company want to implement it?
Your essay should be at least two pages in length, double-spaced, and in 12 pt. Times New Roman font. The title and reference pages do not count towards the minimum page length. To complete this assignment, a minimum of three reputable sources must be used, cited, and referenced. Use APA style guidelines.