1. Watch the following videos on Walmart and Amazon. Walmart:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_dxWKQxjIs Walmart Values list: https://careers.walmart.com/values Amazon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0VeVzcal9w Amazon...
Question:
1. Watch the following videos on Walmart and Amazon.
Walmart:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_dxWKQxjIs
Walmart Values list: https://careers.walmart.com/values
Amazon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0VeVzcal9w
Amazon Values list: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/principles
What similarities and differences do you see between these two companies solely based on their listed core values? In discussing the similarities and differences, specifically apply their values; state the values to which you are referring. Explain the similarities and differences in the companies based on their core values.
2. Identify differences in Walmart and Amazon's company culture. Why do you think these differences exist? Are Walmart's and Amazon's cultures effective? Why, or why, not for each. What suggestions would you make to each company related to their culture?
3. Do you think that it's better to have a shorter set of company values, one easier to relay to employees, or a longer set of values that is more comprehensive? Explain why.
Managerial Economics and Organizational Architecture
ISBN: 978-0073523149
6th edition
Authors: James Brickley, Clifford W. Smith Jr., Jerold Zimmerman