At the beginning of the year we where all told to choose a subject that we would not get bored of by semester. When then started a blog on the subject and have had a weekly assignment relating to our subject. I decided to blog about corporations. Which then turned more specifically into Wal-Mart. I choose Wal-Mart because in several different conversations when Wal-Mart comes up, I have notice the churlish disposition people have towards the company. This made me wonder why is Wal-Mart the evil corporation, why not Disney which is also a very large company? So I began my search for Wal-Marts evils.
First I research Wal-Mart in general. I found the man behind the madness, Sam Walton. Sam Walton created Wal-Mart in the sixties after already managing other shop and save type stores. I also learned that the company had a slow start but in one decade spread like wild fire. After learning about Wal-Mart through their belie websites I was ready to find the dark side that caused people to boycott the company. I found that Wal-Mart does not give their workers in any country the rights they deserve. Other corporations also lack human rights but tend to do it in third world countries, such as Coca-Cola and Nike. Since they violate human rights in other countries people are not as aware of the wrongs and that is why Wal-Mart is the first to roll of the tongues of those discussing evil corporations.
Overall I have found the information I have looking for. I discovered Wal-Marts feckless ethics. Along with the history of the corporation. After learning about both sides I do not feel much different towards Wal-mart, I never really liked the store. Now knowing how they treat their workers all over the world, I avoid the corporation knowing I can get what I need else where.
Friday, November 6, 2009
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