Title: Wal-Mart Case #19

Contents

1. Based on the stated human resources philosophy of Wal-Mart, would it possible that the company would discriminate based on gender differences?

2. Put yourself in the role of the plaintiffs. What ethical arguments would you offer in support of their allegations?

3. Put yourself in the role of Wal-Mart. What ethical arguments would you offer in support of their allegations?

 4. What do you think the plaintiffs meant by their allegation that Wal-Mart’s culture is a significant contributor to gender discrimination?

Key source:

Wess, J. W. (2008). Business ethics: A stakeholder and issues management approach with cases (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

Number of words: 473 (1.5 pages)