In class on Wednesday we talked about the article, "If Preppies Took Over Wal-Mart." Dr. Goates asked us why we thought Wal-Mart was suggesting the newer uniforms. I brought up the point that it could motivate the employees to work harder. Thus increasing customer satisfaction and ultimately increasing sales. Of the many other reasons brought up for the change one stuck out in my mind; because Wal-Mart is trying to be more upscale. I kept thinking about it, and I think it's a combination of the both of them. If Wal-mart is trying to be upscale, then they would want their employees to look presentable to their employees. I also think that if the employees were motivated by the new dress code then they would increase sales. The two of these combined could turn Wal-Mart from the run down, cheap-as-hell superstore to a half-decent shopping center.
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