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  • November 2014 (Revised March 2017)
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Walmart: Segmenting Social Impact

By: Michael Porter, Mark Kramer and Pamela Sud
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  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:4
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Abstract

This case provides a sample of Walmart's social engagement activities and asks students to categorize each as philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, or creating shared value.

Keywords

Creating Shared Value; Society; Value Creation; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Philanthropy and Charitable Giving; Retail Industry

Citation

Porter, Michael, Mark Kramer, and Pamela Sud. "Walmart: Segmenting Social Impact." Harvard Business School Exercise 715-435, November 2014. (Revised March 2017.)
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Michael E. Porter

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    Walmart: Segmenting Social Impact

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