operational in nature. Major dimensions of strategic decisions The major dimensions of strategic decisions are as follows: 1. Strategic issues require top-management decisions: Strategic issues involve thinking in totality of the organization’s objectives in which a considerable amount of risk is involved. Hence‚ problems calling for strategic decisions require to be considered by the top management. 2. Strategic issues involve the allocation of large amounts of company resources: It may require either
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seeks to take an in depth look at the company known as “Apple” the leading manufacturer of products such as the “iPhone”‚ the “iPad” and the Macbook Pro. The name “Apple” was given to the company by co-founder Steve Jobs after he had spent some time at a local apple orchid‚ and decided the name would be perfect for the company as he felt that the word “Apple” was not one that caused customers to be frightened‚ threatened or alarmed and it did not make the company seem like all the other big corporations
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The conflicts between Apple and Samsung In the emerging market smartphone usage is increasing‚ while the most representative brands are Apple and Samsung. Apple is the most valuable US brand that has played a dominant position in US; while Samsung is a South Korea multinational conglomerate firm and the represent products are innovative and revolutionary smartphone and tablet. Apple and Samsung are the most extraordinary companies in terms of the advanced productions and market capitalization (Cantor
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Associate Level Material Six Dimensions of Health Worksheet Part 1 For each of the following six dimensions of health‚ list at least one characteristic‚ activity‚ belief‚ or attitude that reflects that dimension in your life. Provide a brief explanation with each example. Refer to Ch. 1 in the text for explanations of these dimensions. Physical health: Exercising daily is an activity that helps Social health: An activity that reflects social health would have to be interactions with
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Week 05 Case Study “Apple introduced the original iPhone back in 2007‚ instantly obsoleting every other smartphone on the planet in every way that mattered” (Ritchie‚ 2013‚ p.1). Within the next two years Apple came out with the iPhone 3G and 3GS which they were able to increase the functionality while simultaneously lowering the price‚ this allowed Apple to take the smartphone fully out of the niche and make them mainstream (Ritchie‚ 2013). Apple was able to bring the iPhone to broader
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of apple : By following generic strategies of cost leadership‚ differentiation and focus we can see what strategy fits best for a particular company- in this case apple. Whichever the overall strategy‚; it is applied to a value chain in the hope for achieving long term competitive advantage. These include lowering costs as well as differentiating products which will be discussed in greater detail. This is so that there is a strategic fit with the company’s objectives. I.e. if Apple want
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Activity: Describe and explain how river processes change along a river’s long profile (15 MARKS) Upper - Erosion - Vertical - Weak Erosion but strong Velocity In the upper stage of the river’s long profile‚ there is mainly vertical erosion and by abrasion. Erosion occurs when there are high-energy conditions and discharge are high after heavy rain or ice melt. The rough channel from the high velocity causes turbulence and the large‚ angular bedload is dragged along the river bed‚ causing
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Marketing Communication (IMC)" is to maximize the impact a company has on consumers. Apple has done an exceptional job using components from IMC and the AIDA (Attention‚ Interest‚ Desire‚ Action) concept to achieve and maintain long-term customer relationship with their consumers while driving Apple brand value. Apple uses promotional and advertising tools to capture the attention‚ interest‚ and desire of the consumer. Apple capture our attention and interest through innovating and sleek
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Apple SWOT Apple’s Strengths * ITunes Online Store is an excellent source of revenue derived from sales of music and applications for Apple’s iPhone‚ IPad and iPod touch devices. * Excellent brand loyalty by its customers. Many own multiple products (Mac‚ iPhone‚ etc.) * No debt‚ excellent cash flow. $13bn Net Income in most recent quarter. (Dec 2011). * Excellent Research & Development division that is able to deliver (premium) products that customers will stand in line to buy
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SWOTApple SWOT Strengths o Apple Love: “The majority of IBM and compatible users ‘put up’ with their machines‚ but Apple’s customers ‘love’ their Macs” o Perception of being a “hip” alternative & cultural force o Multimedia & design capabilities/software o Now compatible with Windows/Microsoft Office suite‚ and supports plug and play “peripherals” such as printers designed for Wintel PCs o Intel allowed Macs to run Windows and thus remove a long-standing disadvantage o
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