for this paper is Apple Inc. as information systems in an Information Technology based company would be interesting and highly important to look into. The company has a global presence with manufacturing‚ assembling‚ retailing‚ supply chain management‚ being the core activities of the company along with the important element of research and development which is the key differentiator for the company in terms of being the leader in the industry in relation to innovation. 1.1 APPLE INC Before we go
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Introduction to Apple‚ Inc Background History Apple Computers Inc is an American based multinational company which deals with consumer electronics goods and computer software’s. It was incorporated in the State of California on January 3‚ 1977. The company was co-founded in 1976 by Steven P. Jobs and Stephen G. Wozniak. Mr. Jobs who is the company’s Chief Operating Officer came up with the name in early 1976. At the time‚ he was often visiting and working on a small farm‚ friends of his owned
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Resources are the firm specific assets useful for creating a cost or differentiation advantage and that few competitors can acquire easily. The following are some examples of such resources.  Patents and trademarks There are a high number of apples own private patents and innovative designs that licences out to obtain extra profit/  Installed
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Resources…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………....4 Economies of scale‚ experience and scope……………………………………………………………………………………4 What are the main strengths of Apple and what distinguishes this company from the competition?.................................................................................................................................5 Strategic fit………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………5 New SWOT Analysis………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………...5 What does Apple’s
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Apple‚ Inc. in 2010 Assignment Questions 1. What are the chief elements of Apple’s overall competitive strategy? How well do the pieces fit together? Is the strategy evolving? 2. What are the key elements of Apple’s strategy in computers‚ personal media players‚ and smartphones? Have its strategies in its core businesses yielded success? Explain. 3. What does a competitive strength assessment reveal about Apple’s computer business‚ as compared to the leaders in the personal computer industry
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influence others) Energetic (high activity level) Persistent Self-confident Tolerant of stress Willing to assume responsibility Clever (intelligent) Conceptually skilled Creative Diplomatic and tactful Fluent in speaking Knowledgeable about group task Organised (administrative ability) Persuasive Socially skilled McCall and Lombardo (1983) researched both success and failure identified four primary traits by which leaders could succeed or ’derail’: Emotional stability and composure:
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Explain why strategic analysis is necessary in the process of developing an appropriate strategy. Identify tools that are available to examine the external environment and discuss how and why they are used. Introduction Strategy is a high level plan in which to achieve one or more goals under conditions of uncertainty. It is very important because resources available to achieve these goals are usually limited. Strategy is often the difference between mediocrity
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multinational company. Apple corporate culture In apple the employers can enjoy a relaxed and casual working environment. Even the infrastructure is designed in to ensure maximum work time pleasure; The Company gives freedom for the employers like wearing casual dress in the office premises etc. Since the company is facing endless challenges and opportunities everyday the company gives special consideration ensuring the first class treatment to the new recruited employees. Apple also provides many
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Csr in Apple Inc. Table of Contents 1 Executive Summary 2 CSR Background 2.1 Definition of CSR 2.2 Evolution of CSR 2.3 Emergence of CSR 3 Literature Review 3.1 Carroll’s CSR Pyramid 3.2 Purpose of the firm and how that shapes views on CSR 3.3 Arguments for and against CSR 3.3.1 Arguments Against 3.3.2 Arguments For 3.3.3 Summary of the key debates 4 Methodology 5 CSR at Apple Inc. 5.1 Apple’s profile 5.2 Reasons to engage in CSR 5.3 CSR policies at Apple Inc. 5.4 Type of CSR approach
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