Read Chapter 9 Minicase: The Globalization of Walmart.

Prepare a 1-2 page review that includes a critical analysis illustrating how your response supports the Module 6 Learning objectives.

MODULE 6 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

  1. 1. Analyze and explain international business strategies, competencies, and competitive advantages
    • 2. Analyze and discuss the various organizational dimensions when selecting international organizational structures, including the virtual organization
    • 3. Explain how organizations effectively maintain control of global operations
    • 4. Analyze and discuss the market indicators and factors that impact the international business, including statistical techniques, market demand, trade missions, trade fairs, marketing research, target market, and market segmentation
    • 5. Expand concepts of competitive strategy, organizational design, and control and market analysis through analysis of related research, analysis, and discussion
    • 6. Analyze and discuss the role alliances play in international commercial aviation

American Psychological Association. (2012).Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 6th. Edition, 2nd printing.Washington D.C.: American Psychological Association.

Ball, D. A., Geringer, J. M., McNett, J. M., & Minor, M. S. (2013).International Business The Challenge of Global Completion(13th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.