| Description |
x, 272 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction : choose or lose -- Pt. I. How did we end up in the Wal-Mart world? -- Ch. 1. How the super-retailer defines our world : new economy, new challenges -- Ch. 2. Joy on a treadmill : the loop that changes everything -- Ch. 3. Gold star management : the secret behind strong processes -- Ch. 4. Genes of a winner : examining Wal-Mart's unique DNA -- Pt. II. What do we do now? : twelve smart choices in a Wal-Mart world -- Ch. 5. Differentiate, emulate, dominate : the competitor's conundrum -- Ch. 6. Leverage, invest, diversify : the supplier's bargain -- Ch. 7. Reward, impassion, grow : the company's compact with the worker -- Ch. 8. Belong, align, engage : terms of community endearment -- Epilogue : being Wal-smart : find the And |
| Summary |
"Wal-Smart answers our most gut-wrenching question as business leaders in any industry: Now that we're immersed in the Wal-Mart world, what are we going to do about it? William Marquard prescribes the smart choices you need to make in every aspect of your business: as competitors, suppliers, employers, and community members."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-258) and index |
| Notes |
Table of contents also issued online |
| Subject |
Wal-Mart (Firm) -- Management.
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Discount houses (Retail trade) -- United States -- Management.
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| Author |
Birchard, Bill.
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| LC no. |
2006022753 |
| ISBN |
0071475168 alkaline paper |
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9780071475167 |
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