1.Do you think Wal-Mart could translate its merchandising strategy wholesale to another country and succeed? If not, why not?

2.Why do you think Wal-Mart was successful in Mexico?

3.Why do you think Wal-Mart failed in South Korea and Germany? What are the differences between these countries and Mexico?

4.What must Wal-Mart do to succeed in China? Is it on track?

5.To what extent can a company like Wal-Mart change the culture of the nation where it is doing business?

Discuss and Explain the following:

1.What is meant by the culture of a society?

2.Identify the forces that lead to differences in social culture

3.Identify the business and economic implications 0f differences in culture

4.How differences in social culture influence values in the workplace?