Apple Company SW Analysis Abstract This paper will attempt to identify the strengths‚ weaknesses‚ of the Apple Company; a multimillion dollar technological company. There are several aspects of the Apple Company that makes it strong in the industry however there are also areas of weakness that makes the company vulnerable to its competition. This paper will outline the company’s strengths and how it dominates in this ever changing technological world. At the same time this paper will outline the
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Abstract Apple Inc. (previously Apple Computer‚ Inc.) is an American multinational corporation that designs and markets consumer electronics‚ computer software and personal computers. Apple currently has 246 retail stores located in 44 states that employs over 27‚000 retail employees. Apple also employs over 304‚000 U.S. individuals from development to transportations. As of September 11‚ 2012‚ Apple is the largest publicly traded company ever. Apple has established a unique reputation in the
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STRATEGIC AUDIT WORKSHEET FOR APPLE INC. Prepared by: MGMT 4480 FALL 2009 I. CURRENT SITUATION A. Current Performance: Apple announced financial results for its fiscal 2009 fourth quarter ended September 26‚ 2009. The Company posted revenue of $9.87 billion and a net quarterly profit of $1.67 billion. These results compare to revenue of $7.9 billion and net quarterly profit of $1.14 billion‚ in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 36.6 percent‚ up from 34.7 percent in the year-ago
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Table of contents 1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………2 2. Executive summary/ Abstract…………………………………………………2 3. Main Body……………………………………………………………………3-9 3.1 Background of Apple Inc……………………………………………………3 3.2 Critical Analyze of The Company’s Mission………………………………4-7 3.3 Strategic Management Process………………………………………………7-9 4. Conclusion………………………………………………………………………9 References…………………………………………………………………………10 List of figure Figure 1………………………………………………………………8
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Using Internal Analysis‚ identify: a. Apple tangible and intangible resources as a source of competitive advantage. Tangible Resources * Apple.inc continues innovates several new products offering such as the iPod‚ iMac‚ iBook and also PowerBook. * Apple Inc. introduced the PowerMac G4 Cube that designed in a novel form and style. It is for those who did not want the monitor included with the computer. * Apple began marketing personal computer in general public‚ producing the specially
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Design Features Performance OS X Lion Built-in Apps Tech Specs Built on a rock-solid UNIX foundation‚ OS X is engineered to take full advantage of the technologies in every new Mac. And to deliver the most intuitive and integrated computer experience. Hardware and software made for each other. Since the software on every Mac is created by the same company that makes the Mac‚ you get a fully integrated system in which everything works together perfectly. OS X works with the
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References: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_is_communication_defined_by_different_scholars_and_communicators http://thebillfold.com/2012/06/working-at-apple-store-no-different-from-other-retail-stores-really/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Forstall http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc. http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/wwdc-2013/ http://www.apple.com/legal/sales-support/certification/docs/logo_guidelines
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The Marketing Strategies of Apple Inc. Charles Pinckney II Jason Miller Kim Lehecka Robert Paul Texas A & M University CommerceTable of Contents Executive Summary………………………………………………………………………......3 Introduction‚ Company Overview and Market Opportunity Overview……………………4 Situation Analysis……………………………………………………………………………...4 SWOT Comparison Table…………………………………………………………………….6 Target Market Analysis………………………………………………………………………..6 Marketing Mix………………………………………………………………………………….
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Introduction The increasing attractive Asia Pacific digital product market provides Apple with a new battlefield for its expansion‚ especially in Mac computer and iPhone. The company owns one of the top brand names in technology worldwide with 54% of their profits coming from foreign markets (Apple Annual Report‚ 2006). Furthermore‚ Apple was able to win an important place as the fashion of the market took place. Since‚ Apple image is also related to its great design‚ high technology‚ high quality and cool
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STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT Apple‚ Inc. Strategic Management Case Analysis Kait Vinson 4/18/2011 Vinson |1 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT CASE ANALYSIS: APPLE INC. SECTION ONE: CORE PROBLEMS & ISSUES In the transition from Apple Computers‚ Inc. to Apple Inc. over the past decade‚ the company has faced many problems with its strategy in regards to navigating the personal computer industry. Some of the initial problems included the fact that all of the company’s computer products ran on different operating
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