Frontline did a great documentary about Walmart, titled, "Is Walmart Good for America?" Please click the link below and view all five short videos.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/walmart/view/

PART 1

After viewing the videos, answer the following questions:

Wal-mart's Revolutionary Power -

• How have Walmart and other giant chains reversed 100 years of history, and made mass global retailers more powerful than manufacturers?

Muscling Manufacturers -

• When Rubbermaid had to raise their prices, due to the increase in cost of raw materials, most retailers accepted the price increase. Walmart complained and eventually dropped Rubbermaid as a supplier. Do you feel this was ethical on Wal-marts's part?

The Strategy-Low Cost & Go Global -

• Why is the opening price point so important to Wal-mart?

China's View of Wal-mart-Big Partner -

• In what ways has China benefited from all Wal-mart's business?

Taking the Hits -

• Is it fair that due to Wal-mart's increase in imports, American companies like Thomson Consumer Electronics, go out of business?

PART 2

After thinking about the above five elements, Find/read a recent article and/or video on Walmart's operations and A) post your opinion regarding "Is Wal-mart Good for America?" and B) support your position by including some of your thoughts regarding the above five elements and the findings of your recent article.