emo applications. Finally, part of the store could be made into a work area where customers could come and use the computers, printers and software at an hourly rate. A work area would keep those not interested in the purchase of a computer in an area set up particularly for that purpose. This would keep others away from those computers thatare on display for the sole purpose of sale. The work area would provide an area for customers looking for a place to do their personal work while providing another source of income for the store. ConclusionEffective management and decision making are necessary for dealing with obstacles such as those of international management. In fact, for any obstacle to be handled the most efficiently and effectively, management is key. Time and again throughout this case study, we have seen examples of Office Depots success in management as well as many other areas. Office Depot's management focuses on encouragement and reward of its associates. Innovation, communication and entrepreneurial spirit are valued in Office Depot's most valued asset, its associates.Office Depot's associate-oriented environment is the type of very basic standard, towards which Office Depot owes its success. Superior customer satisfaction is another standard which Office Depot defines as a company-wide attitude that recognizes that customer satisfaction is everything. Office Depot's pledge to offer only the highest-quality merchandise available at everyday low prices, while providing customers with an outstanding balance of value, selection and services is continually met. This type of pledge coincides with Office Depot's ethical view on it being their responsibility to conduct business with uncompromising honesty and integrity. Shareholder Value is yet another standard met to provide Office Depot shareholders with superior Return-On-Investment. Shareholder value create continuous shareholder commitment and sat...
