The forces of an organization are used to compensate for their weaknesses, capitalize on opportunities and counter threats.
Forces
Apple has an excellent reputation as one of the best technology companies worldwide, remained loyal to its customers in designing their products. Apple's power means not only attract new customers but also retain existing ones with new products and services, which offers the company the opportunity to extend their products. Currently, Apple is the only company licensed to manufacture the computers running the Mac operating system Apple systems continue to be a force for the company since the closure of the operating system, reducing leaks viruses and spyware, such as those affecting the Windows system (Apple Inc., 2009).
Weaknesses
One of the weaknesses affecting Apple is not a leader in the computer market. The Mac operating system, has a minority share in the computer market, which is dominated by manufacturers who use competent operating systems like Windows. Another weakness is its failure to be completely independent. The company depends on components and services offered by third parties, many of which are outside the United States. Finally, Apple invests heavily in research compared to other companies that play in the same field (Apple Inc., 2009).
Opportunities
One of the opportunities that Apple is to be the leading operating systems, shifting from first to Microsoft. Usually, Apple looks for ways to highlight innovations that somehow ridiculed Microsoft's operating system. Finally, Apple should take strong forces and attack the image of Microsoft. Another opportunity for the company is to take advantage of the Mac operating system as it is a safe and reliable. Apple can leverage to gain advantage over other operating systems. Another opportunity available is to develop new technology products. Apple can take advantage of its market position to introduce new technology products.
Threats