Wal-Mart
...March 7, 2008
Prepared for
Mrs. Elene Mino
ABSTRACT
This report addresses the two main problems at Wal-Mart, which have impacted its reputation in recent years. Both of these problems are violations against law: hiring illegal workers and sex-discrimination. Wal-Mart committed these violations mainly because, like so many other businesses, it is trying to compete by maintaining low prices. Obvious issues like hiring illegal workers or sex-discrimination are important legal issues in the U.S. These problems need intensive supervision to avoid any further costly neglect. This report also provides the documentation and history of each problem.
Organizational theories to solving these problems are (1) the equity theory, and (2) the deprivation theories of organizational justice. Recommendations based on these theories are offered to provide both employees and the employer with possible solutions to change their workplace culture, and to fight against the negative publicity.
Table of Contents
I. TITLE PAGE ……………………………………………………………………….. 1
II. ABSTRACT .………………………………………………………………………… 2
III. PREFACE ….………………………………………………………………………… 4
IV. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ………………………………………………………...... 5
V. INTRODUCTION ………………………………………………………………........ 7
History of Wal-Mart ……………………………………………………….. 7
Mission Statement ………………………………………………………….. 7
VI. EXPLANATION OF PROBLEMS ……………………………………………….... 8
Hiring Illegal Workers …………………………………………………….. 8
Sex-Discrimination …………………………………………………………. 10
VII. ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR THEORY ……………………………………. 14
VIII. SOLUTION …………………………………………………………………………... 16
IX. CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS ……………………………………… 18
X. WORKS CITED ……………………………………………………………………… 20
Preface
Today’s global market has created...
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