Wal-Mart:

Factors affecting the four functions of management.

MGT/230

University of Phoenix

Abstract

Wal-Mart, sometimes defined as the giant of retail is one of the largest companies in the world. It has grown to not only be a staple in America, however in the past few years growing out internationally, touching base in countries such as Japan and China. Factors have been considered, the four functions having an effect on the overall goal. This paper shows just how and where that has happened.

Wal-Mart is a place everyone in this country knows about. We rely on it for a one-stop-shop for all of our needs. Over the years, Wal-Mart has changed the outlook of Americans in how we shop and what we expect from a retail store for all of our needs. Through the...