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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. When did Wal-Mart take on Kmart?
(a) 1988.
(b) 1972.
(c) 1978.
(d) 1982.
2. After Sam quasi-retired, financial analysts ___________.
(a) Publicly questioned a CEO that would like to step down from the leadership role.
(b) Publicly questioned a CEO that could not really step down from the leadership role.
(c) Publicly questioned a CEO that never steps down from the leadership role.
(d) Publicly questioned a CEO who had stepped down from the leadership role.
3. What does competition do to Wal-Mart?
(a) It makes it more devious and dangerous.
(b) It makes it weaker.
(c) It makes it stronger and more honed on the marketplace than it might have been if left by itself.
(d) It does not affect it.
4. The feeling of excitement about the work environment is called ___________.
(a) "Whistle while you work" mentality.
(b) "Work is Fun" mentality.
(c) "We Love Work" mentality.
(d) "Happiness" mentality.
5. Why has Sam pretty much fought all of the technological advances?
(a) He does not understand technology.
(b) He does not trust technology.
(c) He does not like change.
(d) He wants them to be justified.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why is Sam able to sit down and help write the book?
2. Since the beginning, Sam has been extremely connected as __________.
3. The concept of the variety store changed drastically over the years from the fully-serviced variety store to ___________.
4. What is one of the most important changes in the Wal-Mart culture in recent years?
5. Their large private fleet of __________ is one of the largest in the country as well to give them the flexibility they need?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Sam think about competition?
2. How does the increase in re-urbanization benefit Wal-Mart?
3. What is Sam's motto that he frequently repeats?
4. When Sam decides to become less involved with the business, what two camps remain?
5. What are five rules given by Sam for running a successful company?
6. Describe Wal-Mart's run-in with Kmart.
7. Describe the reason why Wal-Mart succeeds?
8. Who has been involved the most in the advancements in technology for Wal-Mart?
9. Why does Sam give back to the community?
10. How does Sam motivate his employees?
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