Read the Case Study We Are Market Basket (posted in this module) and answer the following questions.

1.) In a few sentences, describe the supermarket industry

2.) In a few sentences, describe the origin of the family dispute over this firm

3.) In about two paragraphs, describe what makes Market Basket successful, and how it was operated prior to 2014.

4.) In a paragraph or two, describe what makes Market Baskets customer service unique

5.) In a paragraph or two, describe the compensation structure at Market Basket.

6.) Why did the company promote from within the organization?

7.) Describe the company and work culture at Market Basket?

8.) Describe what made Arthur Ts management controversial?

9.) A.) Suppose you are a Human Resource Manager at Market Basket. What are some positive things that were revealed by the protest to get Arthur T. re-instated (answer in a paragraph)?

B.) What are some potential downsides to this type of company culture (answer in a paragraph)?

10.) What do you think are some risks associated with keeping Arthur T. at the head of the organization?

11.) Do you think the organizational structure and culture of Market Basket is amenable to continued growth and expansion? Explain why or why not in about two paragraphs using information from the case to support your argument.