APPLE: A Case Study Analysis Shane R. Mittan‚ Project Manager Western Michigan University School of Communication Telecommunications Management 4480 Western Michigan University 1903 West Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo‚ Michigan 49008 Thursday‚ January 28‚ 2010 APPLE: A Case Study Analysis Shane R. Mittan‚ Project Manager Thursday‚ January 28‚ 2010 ©2010 Shane R. Mittan Shane R. Mittan Bachelor of Arts (BA) Telecommunications and Information Management Western Michigan University College of
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Executive Summary Apple Computers has maintained an image synonymous with stunning modern design‚ appealing usability and durable functionality. As the present trend is shifting away from the dated look of technology of the past‚ and moves towards a sleek fashionable design‚ the consumer is becoming more tech savvy and more conscious of their physical appearance. As a result‚ Apple’s appeal has grown greater in recent years. A leader is design and functionality‚ Apple can take advantage of the consumer’s
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PROBLEM: How to streamline Delta’s product development? OBJECTIVES: To streamline Delta’s product development process. To identify external opportunities and threats Delta is likely to face in the marketplace. To develop effective market strategies and increase Delta’s market share. DELTA’S PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS: SWOT ANALYSIS: STRENGTHS A lot of people are involved Resources are taken into consideration early in the development There is a focus
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Company name: Gilligan Inc. Goods: A. Ipad 1. The New Ipad * Model Number: A1403 (EMC 2499) 2. Ipad 2 * Model Number: A1397 (EMC 2424) 1. Product descriptions (The New Ipad) The iPad 3rd Generation (Wi-Fi/Cellular‚ CDMA - Verizon/A-GPS‚ A1403) which some may choose to refer to as the "iPad 3 is a tablet computer for the web‚ e-mail‚ photos‚ video‚ music‚ gaming and more. The iPad 3rd Gen line is significantly more powerful and the focus has shifted more substantially
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Apple Inc Introduction Apple Inc is an American multinational organization located in 1 infinite loop‚ Cupertino‚ California 95014‚ in the middle of the Silicon Valley. It is focused on designing and developing the personal computers‚ other related software products‚ and the electronic products such as MP3 players and iPods. Apple Inc’s main products are iMac‚ iPod‚ iPhone‚ and its latest advanced product is iPad‚ which is on the verge of creating another revolution after iPhone. Apple Inc was
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Organizational Theory on APPLE INC. 1.Introduction Power is a measurement of an actor’s ability to influence the behavior‚ thoughts or activities of another actor (eds Ott‚ Parkes & Simpson 2008). Authority‚ power that is legitimized by the legal and cultural foundations on which an organization is based‚ is the ultimate source of power in a organization (Gareth R. Jones 2001). Whenever there is a use of authoritative control it creates resistance and obedience. In this essay‚ power and the
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Examination Paper Becky Wilson LDR/531 October 3‚ 2012 Dr. David E. Ferguson Every Organization or business has to have organizational structure in order to succeed because it prioritizes the hierarchy‚ identifies the guidelines‚ policies and procedures needed for a company achieve goals and objectives. The Organizational structure also depicts levels of management from the top down. The organization that I would like to work for is Apple Inc.‚ In this essay‚ I will give a brief overview of
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Apple Inc. Presented by Wei Ping Sirin Taskin John Contents Company background Name | Apple Inc. | Industries served | Computer hardware‚ Computer software‚ Consumer electronics‚ Digital distribution | Geographic areas served | Worldwide | Headquarters | U.S. | Current CEO | Tim Cook | Revenue | $ 156.508 billion (2012) | Profit | $ 41.733 billion (2012) | Employees | 72‚800 (2012) | Main Competitors | Samsung Electronics Co‚ International Business Machines Corporation
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financial performance Apple Inc. has a reputation for being a highly-innovative‚ well-functioning and well-designed product with a track record of sound business performance. It is estimated that Apple’s brand is valued at $ 76.5 billion and in 2012; the brand was voted the second most valuable brand in the world (Jurevicius‚ 2013). The brand reputation has one of the best strong financial performance among many companies (Jurevicius‚ 2013). Apparently‚ towards the end of 2012‚ the firm holds an approximated
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Why invest in Apple Inc.? Daniel A. Martinez MGT 521 March 12‚ 2012 Diane Hunt Wagner Abstract This paper presents a brief discussion and analysis of Apple Inc. using the Strengths‚ Weaknesses‚ Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) management model as a way of providing the reader an “at a glance” perspective prior to making a decision to invest in the firm. Some of the company’s financial figures obtained from its recently published 2011 unaudited financial reports such as the income statement
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