Answer these three questions about the Walmart case study. Must be 1.5-2 pages in length.

• It is easy to become enamored with a company when it has enjoyed so much success over the years. What are Wal-Mart's weaknesses?
• Does Wal-Mart's new neighborhood store format run counter to the cost-cutting emphasis that is at least par­tially responsible for the success of its traditional stores? Explain.
• What challenges can Wal-Mart expect with its interna­tional expansion efforts?