Post 2(due 04 Dec 2018)Introduce industry analysisUndertake a competitive analysis using Porter’s 5 forces model. You should pay attention tothe purpose of this analysis, the inter- connectedness of...

Running Head: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT    1
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT        2
    
POST 2— INTRODUCE INDUSTRY ANALYSIS
Table of Contents
Introduction    3
Porters 5 Force Analysis of Walmart    3
Purpose of Porters 5 Force Analysis    3
Inter-Connectedness of Different Aspects of Competitive Forces    3
Overall Impact of the 5 Forces on Walmart and its Industry    4
Conclusion    4
References    5
Introduction
Walmart is an American retail giant that operates a chain of discount department stores, grocery stores and hypermarkets. It has establishment all across the globe and operate across various location and different culture. Walmart is known for its low price and large variety policy. Porter’s five forces analysis is an integral tool for analysing the external competition faced by an organisation. It is a simple yet a very powerful tool for competitors’ analysis. It is used by managers across the globe to identify the impact of the competitors on the organisation.
Porters 5 Force Analysis of Walmart
Purpose of Porters 5 Force Analysis
The purpose of Porter’s five forces analysis of Walmart is to assess the impact of competition on Walmart. In addition to that, according to the perspective of Brea‐Solis, Casadesus‐Masanell and Grifell‐Tatje (2015), the strategies framed by Walmart to deal with such competition and the effectiveness of...