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Wal-Mart Argumentative Analysis

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Walmart is a multi-million-dollar business, greatly known in the United States for its abundance of products for low prices. They have often had catch phrases for how low their prices are, and how much one can save when it comes to buying their things from Walmart. One of the greatest driving forces in the success and growth of Walmart has for many years come from their trusted employees, who work endlessly to make such a huge company continue to succeed. However, with so many things to be done, staff can often be overlooked and mistreated. Therefore, it is essential to discuss the treatment of employees, regardless of how successful the company is. Through this paper, we will discuss two documentaries: Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price,

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