As a result of Wal-Mart's ever growing size and variety of services they offer,
their public affairs department is going to become more and more important.
As Wal-Mart att ectors of the marketplace, there is going to be more regulation
against them and their public affairs department is going to have to work harder
to make it possible for Wal-Mart to continue to grow.
And as the animosity against Wal-Mart becomes more widespread, here and in
foreign countries, Wal-Mart is going to have to work harder to maintain their
good reputation. Wal-Mart's foundation will become increasingly more
important for giving things back to the community.
In order for Wal-Mart to stay at the top of their game and follow the company
strategy and achieve their key policy goals, they are going to have deal better
with their stakeholders and make sure they guard their reputation well.
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