Apple Case Study 1) General Environment Analysis (10 points) 1a. Identify what Apple’s primary industry or (industries—Apple is present in multiple industries) is (0.5point). Apple’s Primary Industries are: Personal Computers‚ Digital Music/Media‚ Computer Software‚ Handheld Gaming‚ Digital Reader‚ Portable Music/Media Player‚ and Telecommunication. 1b. Identify who Apple’s direct competitors (in multiple industries) are (0.75 point). Microsoft‚ Dell‚ Gateway‚ Alienware‚ Zune
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Monica Free Case Study Background Apple’s history begins in 1976 when Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple Computer. The Apple II was released in April 1978 which sparked a computer revolution. Apple launched its IPO in 1980. Apple was the leader in computers and computer programing until IBM entered the PC market in 1981. Within 4 years‚ Apple’s net income fell 62% pushing the company into a crisis. Steve Jobs was replaced by John Sculley in 1985 who helped push the Mac into new
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Determine two available strategic options for Apple to maintain and rebuild its reputation. Ans: Apple is the third largest Mobil Company in the world. Apple launched its iPhone in 2007. Company gained its success after launching iPhone. IPhone became one of the best smart phone in the Mobil market. Every time‚ when company launch any its product‚ people are curious to know what they are going to launch. Customers are expecting something new every time. Apple launch its iPhone 5 on 12 september‚ 2012
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Case Study Apple Inc. iPod Touch In spite of Apple Inc’s increasing net sales in the last three years‚ iPod net sales are decreasing at an alarming rate (Table 1). This paper will provide an analysis of the market forces driving sales of the iPod and make suggestions for recovery of sales by focusing on the iPod Touch platform. An overview of Apple Inc (Apple) is provided‚ then several analytical tools are used to provide insight to both the internal and external environment that Apple is operating
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Porter’s five forces Porter’s five forces model is an outline for any industry analysis that is used in analyzing an industry. The five competitive forces are; Threats of new entrants‚ bargaining power of customers‚ threat of substitute products‚ bargaining power of suppliers and competitive rivalry within an industry. By applying Michael Porter’s five forces framework‚ it will help establish Apple’s position in the market. Threats of new entrants In situations where it is easier for anyinvestor
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Apple Inc. Case Study By: Executive Summary: Apple Inc. is a great computer technology company with a wide range of products that serve to every persons needs. Not only are their products great but so is their customer service as well. They are very loyal to their customers needs and are very good about honoring their warranties which are incredible deals. They are also steadily doing very well with their stocks and their net income over the past years. With their income up 364%
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Business of Software: Assignment 1 - Apple Due on Monday‚ 12.03.2012 Kovacs - Corsaro Marcello Romanelli 1 Marcello Romanelli Business of Software (Kovacs - Corsaro): Assignment 1 - Apple Exercise 1 What is Apples core competence? If this changes over time‚ discuss Apples core competence in general‚ and then choose a specific time period and discuss its core competence in that time period. As we can see from Apple’s history we can say that is a company that knows how to adapt
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Apple Inc. in 2010 Case Study MGMT 430 Bryan Drew King Executive Summary After almost going bankrupt in 1996‚ Apple Inc.‚ formerly known as Apple Computer‚ was a part of a booming computer industry in the 1980’s and 1990’s. With numerous CEO’s at the helm‚ it saw profits climb‚ drop and climb again over periods of time. The following discusses Apple’s Financial Assessment‚ both Internal and External analysis and‚ in conclusion‚ provides a recommendation that Apple slows down its product development
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Apple Case Study Part I: Overview (Ren‚ Xinxin) Introduction Apple Inc. Apple Inc. Apple Inc. APPLICATIONS: 1 MAC 2 iPad 3 iPod 4 iPhone 5 iComputer 6 iTV Mission Statement of Apple Inc. 1. The best personal computing experience to students‚ educators‚ creative professionals and consumers 2. Enhance resources for future generations and for continuous improvements Customer Profile 1.50% of all households across the US and Europe 2.36% of people claim to be regular users of Apple
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4 Economies of scale‚ experience and scope……………………………………………………………………………………4 What are the main strengths of Apple and what distinguishes this company from the competition?.................................................................................................................................5 Strategic fit………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………5 New SWOT Analysis………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………...5 What does Apple’s vision and mission tell us?..........
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