Wal-Mart Case

Wal-Mart Case

Case Analysis

Local, state, and national economic trends play a large part in the success and failure of businesses. When the economy experiences a downturn, consumers spend less and seek more for the money they do choose to spend; this puts companies in a unique situation. Many companies must choose between increasing prices and letting employees go in order to keep themselves in business. The United States recession of 2008 put employers in the same situation; in fact, this recession put employers in an even more difficult position. The recession saw a decrease in employment of over 6 percent—double ...