Which of the following is TRUE of Walmart?
a. Walmart has an unusual amount of flexibility for a large firm.
b. Walmart's success is largely due to the fact it has little market commonality with other industry firms.
c. Decision-making responsibility is centered at its Arkansas headquarters, which allows the firm to respond quickly to competitive attacks.
d. Walmart's advantage lies in its ability to "think big."
Answer: Walmart has an unusual amount of flexibility for a large firm.
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Strategic Management Chapter 5
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- ____ markets are often described as volatile and innovative.
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