Business and Society 9th Edition by Archie Carroll,Ann Buchholtz

Exercise 3

Walmart continues to find severe resistance to its expansion into New England and California. From Walmart's perspective, draw the stakeholder map. Define the true goals of the opponents of Walmart. Include a consideration of the following: (a) stopping Walmart's expansion, (b) preserving the status quo (e.g., downtown community and social fabric), (c) developing a cause that will pay their bills, (d) fighting for an ideology, or (e) something else. What should Walmart do?