Costco Wholesale in $2022$: Mission, Business Model, and Strategy

Assignment Questions

What is Costco's business model? Is the company's business model appealing? Why or why not?

What core values or business principles did Jim Sinegal stress at Costco?

What do you think of Costco's compensation practices? Does it surprise you that Costco employees are rather well$-$compensated?

What recommendations would you make to Costco's top executives regarding how best to sustain the company's growth and improve its financial performance?