Which of the Following Statements Accurately Explains the Primary Reason

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately explains the primary reason behind Walmart's failure in Germany?

• A) Inability to implement its trademark focused-differentiation strategy in the German market
• B) Significant differences between its U.S. personnel policies and Germany's culture
• C) Germany's unfamiliarity with retail discount powerhouses
• D) Metro's hostile takeover of Walmart in Germany

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