I. Situation Analysis A. Category/Competitor Definition The brand equity of Apple Inc. is largely comprised of five product lines‚ two functional solutions‚ or two types of customer-based services. The industry‚ in which Apple competes‚ therefore‚ depends on the methodological classification of its products. The diversification of markets enhances Apple’s value chains‚ as a result. In a product lines based system Apple competes in five markets‚ including the PC industry with its Macintosh computers
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Windows-based personal computers. If Apple is unable to continue to develop and sell innovative new products with attractive gross margins‚ its results of operations may be materially adversely affected by its operating costs structure. Apple has also been lacking in their business marketing strategies and distribution networks. With regards to the personal computer industry‚ the familiarity of the Apple software is not there. The original goal of teaching on an apple computer has been over shadowed
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Renzo Del Castillo Joe Formichelli Case 23 Management 449 20 September 2010 Case 23: Apple Inc: Taking a Bite Out of the Competition Organizational Goals The organizational goals as stated on Apple’s own website are as follows: “Apple computer is committed to protecting the environment‚ health and safety of our employees‚ customers and the global communities where we operate. We recognise that by integrating sound environmental‚ health and safety management practices into all aspects
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Budget Definition: An estimate of costs‚ revenues‚ and resources over a specified period‚ reflecting a reading of future financial conditions and goals. One of the most important administrative tools‚ a budget serves also as a (1) plan of action for achieving quantified objectives‚ (2) standard for measuring performance‚ and (3) device for coping with foreseeable adverse situation. What is a budget and why is it important? Simply put‚ a budget is an itemized summary of likely income and expenses
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Manage budgets and financial plans Case study 1. List the revenue and expense records that you would use to gather information and their source. Revenue Records of the Business * Sales Invoices * Cash register receipts * Credit card / EFTPOS receipts Expense Record of the business * Purchase Invoice * Rent Slip * Wages and salaries 2. Provide samples of source documentation Purchase Invoice | | | | Serial No. | Item Purchased | | Total | 0011 | Brocolli
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BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans Assessment Booklet Unit Code: BSBFIM501A Unit Title: Manage budgets and financial plans Trainer Comments: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Budget The Budget is prepared by the ministry of Finance ant the union budget is presented by the Finance Minister. Our constitution has made it compulsory that every year The Budget is presented before the Parliament . The overall responsibility of preparing the budget lies with the Ministry of Finance. Various departments of this ministry work for several months to prepare the budget. Each department has a specific responsibility. The departments are: Department of Expenditure‚ Department
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CASS 11 Apple Inc.: People and Design 1. DISCUSSION Apple sells stylish and functional computers as well as variety of electronic devices‚ and it operates retail stores. Describe the forces for change tht best help Apple keep its creative edge. With the recent passing of Steve Jobs‚ there has been an intense spotlight focused on both the man and the company he built. Most of the attention has rightfully been focused on Jobs’ passion and creativity‚ as well as the remarkable period of innovation
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budgeting E-Book Basic definations i. A budget is a detailed quantitative plan for acquiring and using financial and other resources over a specified forthcoming time period. 1. The act of preparing a budget is called budgeting. 2. The use of budgets to control an organization’s activities is known as budgetary control. Difference between planning and control i. Planning involves developing objectives and preparing various budgets to achieve those objectives. ii. Control involves
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Budget: Financial budget for the total projected cost of ACME Home Improvements de Mexico‚ SA de CV is set at $35‚193‚654 for the 12 month period. The purchased of the land has already been factored in with the cost. 100‚000 sq. ft. Indoor store‚ a 10‚000 sq. Ft. garden outdoor space and two-story parking garage. The cost of construction and inventory figures are based on researched cost of similar stores in Mexico City and inventory goods of stores such as Home Depot and Lowes in the United States
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