TERM 1
Introduction
DEFINITION 1
Hi, my name is Caitlyn Jerauld, my mis sion statement is that I
hope to find happiness, fulfillment, and value in my life, by
working towards the goals I set out to achieve. My goal is to go on
to graduate school and work in an on cology department at a
hospital one day. I contributed my pro blem solving and creativity
skills to the group. What makes me u nique is my relaxed and
compassionate personality.
TERM 2
Introducing Connor
DEFINITION 2
Thank you Emilee!Connor will now talk about his research on
Whole Food's Products, Services, Economics, and Imitability.
Connor..
TERM 3
Social Responsibility
DEFINITION 3
Whole Foods Market has a certain de dication to social
responsibility and encourages its busin ess strategy in a way that
promotes customer satisfaction.
Opened a community garden to act as a learning lab and to
stock fresh greens.
First U.S. retailer to require labels on a ll GMO foods
Named among the top 100 places to work by Fortune magazine.
Offer best healthcare benefits in the U.S
Holds employee appreciate days
TERM 4
Ethical Issues
DEFINITION 4
Whole Foods Market has been critiqu ed for their ethical issues.
Some include:
Bought out small family grocery store s, caused controversy
Lawsuit against them because they wanted to purchase the
organic grocery chain Wild Oats
Introduced junk food to their shelves to increase sales. Caused
uproar because people thought they were committed to selling
only organic and healthy foods.
Used to have one of the worst healt h care programs in the
United States.
TERM 5
Organizational
DEFINITION 5
Whole Foods Market currently prese nts themselves as the largest
natural foods grocery store in the U.S and this is because of their
organizational structure.
Very successful corporate governan ce, CEOs, committees,
directors, and many other teams.
Spends a lot of time developing relatio nships with customers,
employees, suppliers and providers.
Strives to support the health and wel l-being of their partners.
