OSU Lesson 10 Group Application and Competitive Strategy Paper

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Research the following issues with respect to Walmart and its recent history.

  • Primary goods/services it produces
  • Primary customers
  • Competitive position in its industry

Based on the information you collected for the list above, work with your group members to identify 4 corporate strategies you believe the company should use to achieve or maintain a sustained competitive advantage.

  • Explain your recommendation.
  • Be sure to cite your sources for information.
  • Your paper should be 500 words minimum, 750 words maximum.

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Lesson 10 Group Application – Outline
Thesis Statement: Walmart’s broad product and service portfolios enable it to serve all
populations; therefore, the company can leverage four corporate strategies to maintain a
sustained competitive advantage, including technological innovation, diversification, cost
leadership and mergers and acquisitions.
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Cost Leadership

II.

Technological Innovation

III.

Mergers and Acquisitions

IV.

Diversification


Running head: LESSON 10 GROUP APPLICATION - COMPETITIVE STRATEGY

Lesson 10 Group Application - Competitive Strategy
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LESSON 10 GROUP APPLICATION - COMPETITIVE STRATEGY

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Lesson 10 Group Application - Competitive Strategy
Introduction
Walmart has achieved substantial success in its home nation (U.S.A) and other parts of
the world in the recent years as evidenced by its ranking as the best retailer in the Fortune 500
list for the last half decade (Hunt, Watts & Bryant, 2018). Over the years, the company has
leveraged different strategic approaches to cement its leadership position in the global market by
offering a wide range of goods and services. Its goods and services are suitable for all-population
use, ranging from individual to corporate clients (Walmart, 2019). Walmart’s broad product and
service portfolios enable it to serve all populations; therefore, the company can leverage...


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