1. Evaluate Walmart's globalization strategy over the last two decades. Where did the retailer struggle? Where did it do well?Walmart entered in some countries through acquisitions and in some countries through greenfield investment. Did location characteristics drive the mode of entry? Why?
2. In 2013, Walmart decided to enter the Indian market in a joint-venture with Bharti Enterprises. Based on your analysis of Walmart's global expansion up to that point, do you think it was a good idea to enter India using a joint venture as the mode of entry?