Walmart has achieved great productivity through an effective human resources strategy focused on associates. Sam Walton started by treating associates well and involving them in decision making. Associates are now compensated through profit sharing and participation in stock ownership plans. While this approach faced criticism for low wages, it empowered associates and helped Walmart become highly productive with a large, loyal workforce.
Walmart has achieved great productivity through an effective human resources strategy focused on associates. Sam Walton started by treating associates well and involving them in decision making. Associates are now compensated through profit sharing and participation in stock ownership plans. While this approach faced criticism for low wages, it empowered associates and helped Walmart become highly productive with a large, loyal workforce.
Walmart has achieved great productivity through an effective human resources strategy focused on associates. Sam Walton started by treating associates well and involving them in decision making. Associates are now compensated through profit sharing and participation in stock ownership plans. While this approach faced criticism for low wages, it empowered associates and helped Walmart become highly productive with a large, loyal workforce.
Estrategia de recursos humanos y productividad en Walmart
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