Internal and External Factors of Apple Computers Globalization‚ Technology‚ and E-business are all major factors influencing today’s business world. They influence many of our business related decisions on a daily basis. Some of these decisions could be deciding to use a computer to order a new desk from Singapore or using your cell phone to make a conference call in India. Even Apple’s management functions are not immune to these critical factors. Apple began selling personal computers
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BRIEF GLANCE AT THE FY2005 RESULTS In the fiscal year that ended September 2005‚ Apple reported revenues of US$13‚931M‚ an increase of 68.3% over the preceding year. The Operating Income in FY2005 was US$1650M‚ an increase of 406.1% over the 2004 figure. Net Income also similarly increased by 383.7% in FY2005 to US$1335M. Additionally‚ Total Assets increased by 43.49% to US$11‚551M. Total Liabilities increased by 37.36% to US$4‚085M‚ but Total Debt remained at US$0. Shareholders benefited in
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Financial Analysis Project APPLE INC. Rev 1.1 A Financial Analysis Project By Josie Chavez Submitted to Kendra Huff‚ Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance College of Business Administration Texas A&M University-Kingsville BUSINESS FINANCE 3338 Spring 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF TABLES iii LIST OF FIGURES v 1. CORPORATE OVERVIEW 1 1.1 Overview of Industry 1 1.2 Overview of Corporation 2 1.2.1 Product/Service Description 4 1.2
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APPLE INC. Introduction Apple Inc. is an American multinational corporation headquartered in California. It designs‚ develops and sells consumer electronics‚ computer software and personal computers. The company was founded on April 1‚ 1976 by Steve Jobs‚ Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. Strategy Apple’s strategy has always revolved around innovation and creating a high-performance culture‚ through which it achieves and sustains its competitive advantage. MISSION STATEMENT “Apple is
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days seeking a company that would interest me. After researching‚ I have found a couple of companies that interest me‚ such as Apple Inc.‚ Samsung‚ Sony‚ and Cayuga Medical Center. As I researched more about the companies I have decided the company that interests me most is “Apple Inc.” Apple interests me for interning or working for because Apple promised‚ “A job at Apple is unlike any other you’ve had. You’ll be challenged. You’ll be inspired. And you’ll be proud. Because whatever your job is here
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Apple Inc. Tommaso Pavoncello The company Apple Inc. is an American multinational corporation that designs and markets consumer electronics‚ computer software‚ and personal computers. The company’s best-known hardware are the Macintosh computers‚ the iPod‚ the iPhone and the iPad. Apple has recently been the largest technology company in the world by revenue and profit. Founded by Steve Jobs on April 1‚ 1976 in Cupertino‚ California‚ the company was previously named Apple Computer‚ Inc.‚ for
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III‚ Competitor analysis It can not be denied that laptop market is globally a crowded competition in which there are a number of giant technology companies in the world. Apple obviously has to consider their firm competitors. Thus‚ the next step of this research is competitor analysis‚ which will identify direct and indirect competitors for Apple’s Macbook. Moreover‚ this analysis will select two direct competitors‚ which are Dell and HP‚ to assess their strengths and weakness relative to the
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since 2000‚ $255328 Ph.D. ‚ Chairman and Member of Audit & Finance Committee ‚ Male‚ 62‚ former president and CEO of Genentech‚ Inc. Tim Cook since 2011‚ $4174992 William V. Campbell‚ $68657 Male‚ 71‚ Chairman of Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee and Member of Audit & Finance Committee ‚ former CEO and president of Intuit‚ Prior Apple Executive( 80s) Andrea Jung since 2008‚ $73657 Female‚ 53‚ Lead Director and Chairman of Compensation Committee ‚ former CEO of Avon
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Introduction Apple Inc. is an American global organisation that designs and sells consumer electronics‚ computer software and personal computers. Examples of Apple Inc.’s products include the iMac‚ iPod‚ the OS X operating system‚ and the iTunes media browser. (RED) is an AIDS charity who’s aim is to raise awareness and funding to help eliminate AIDS in Africa. To help achieve their aim ’Product (RED)’ was introduced‚ which is a brand licensed to partner companies‚ such as Apple Inc.‚ who create
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S.W.O.T Analysis- Apple Inc. Eleanor Arlook DMP- Thursday 6:30-9:20 SWOT ANALYSIS Apple designs‚ manufactures and markets personal computers and related software‚ portable digital music players‚ and related accessories.The company markets third party audio and video products‚ and provides related services.The company has a strong brand image‚ which enables it to command a premium price for its products‚ giving it an edge over regional as well as other global competitors. However‚ intense
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