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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Apple Computer‚ Inc. whose humble beginnings were borne from two high school friends‚ Steven Wozniak and Steven Jobs‚ is now based in Cupertino California and is a Fortune 500 company. The company began in 1976 when Wozniak designed what would become the Apple l (Apple Computer‚ 2005). Apple Computer‚ Inc. ’s principle activity is to design‚ manufacture and market personal computers and related personal computing and communicating solutions. The products are for education‚ creative‚ consumer‚ and
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Company Background Apple‚ Inc. (formerly known as Apple Computer‚ Inc.) was incorporated in the State of California in 1977. Apple currently designs‚ manufactures‚ and markets a variety of computer and personal electronic products‚ including Macintosh computers‚ and the iPod digital music player. AppleÕs key markets are consumers‚ creative professionals‚ educational institutions‚ and business users. For nearly twenty years‚ Apple computers have been the industry standard for creative industries
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Abstract The following paper aims at discussing the financial position of the American multinational corporation‚ Apple inc.‚ which designs and markets consumer electronics‚ computers and personal computers mobile communication devices‚ and portable digital music and video players‚ as well as sells various related software‚ services‚ peripherals‚ and networking solutions. Apple Inc. together with subsidiaries sells its products worldwide through its online stores‚ retail stores‚ direct sales force
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Apple Inc.‚ 2008 Case Analysis 1. What were Apple’s competitive advantages? The PC (personal computer) industry is fairly competitive‚ making it important for a company like Apple Inc. to stand out among its rivals. Although all computers are not created equally and each model can have vast differences‚ it is sometimes difficult for the end user to differentiate between brands. One competitive advantage for Apple is that Macs are known to be different than all other
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Management Report on Apple Inc. BCom20 POM Bridging Word Count: 2947 Michael Ma Ke Table of Contents 1.Introduction 3 2.Macro-environment analysis 4 2.1 LAWS and politics 2.2 THE Economy 2.3 Technology 2.4 Demographics 2.5 Social Issues and The Natural Environment 3. Competitive environment analysis 5 3.1 Competitive rivalry 3.2 Threats of new entrants 3.3 Threat of Substitutes 3.4 Bargaining Power of Suppliers 3.5 Bargaining Power of Buyers 4
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Organizational Analysis: Apple Inc. Part 1 Apple Inc. History/Background: Apple Inc. is an iconic United States technological company based in Cupertino‚ California. Apple is engaged in the development of World changing consumer electronic products such a mobile phones‚ music media devices‚ tablets‚ and personal computers. The company also sells and creates operating system software‚ peripherals and delivery of third-party digital content (iTunes) to consumers. Apple sells its products and services
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Marketing Plan for Apple Inc Introduction Apple Inc. designs‚ manufactures‚ and sells personal computers‚ computer accessories and computer related software. The company also offers peripherals‚ networking solutions and other related services. Additionally‚ Apple computers designs‚ builds‚ and markets a wide array of portable digital music players‚ telecommunication devices alongside related accessories and services (Cameron & Quinn 2011‚ p 288). Apple Inc owes its recent success
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APPLE INC CASE ANALYSIS Clint A. Persaud University of Ontario Institute of Technology October 2014 Question 1 Industry From the beginning of time apple has operated in quite a few industries‚ the first being the Personal Computer in in 1976 (pg1) and then with the leadership of John Sculley they entered the Desktop Publishing industry from 1985 to 1993 where John Sculley also attempted to implement a low cost strategy (pg2). Scully didn’t stop there he also tried
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Apple Inc. Current Issue Ethical Issues in Apple Inc. Apple success is based on “creating innovative‚ high-quality products and services and on demonstrating integrity in every business interaction.” According to Apple‚ four main principles contribute to integrity: honesty‚ respect‚ confidentiality‚ and compliance. Although Apple has consistently won first place as the World’s Most Admired Company‚ it has experienced several ethical issues within recent years. Among are privacy‚ sustainability
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