Apple Inc. – Rational System Apple Inc. was formerly known as Apple Computer Inc for about 3 decades‚ but removed the word "Computer" in 2007‚ to show the company ’s ongoing progression into the consumer electronics market‚ in addition to its traditional focus on personal computers. Apple Inc is a corporation that designs and markets consumer electronics such as the iPod‚ iPhone‚ iPad‚ computer software such as the Mac OS X operating system‚ and personal computers such as the Mac Book and Mac Book
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APPLE INC 2 Voted as the most innovative company for three consecutive years during 2006-2008 and voted as America’s number 1 most Admired Company (McGregor‚ 2008)‚ Apples faces a major challenge to continue growth at this level. Describe two factors you think Apple should consider as the company develops long-term strategy for growth. I think that as Apple continues to move forward with out the guiding force that was Steve Jobs‚ they have to consider the impact that competitors
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Apple ’s financial performance continued to strengthen over the last several quarters. In the most recent earnings announcement‚ Apple reported significant growth in net revenues driven by the strong performance of its iPod product line. Net sales for the 2nd quarter grew to $4.36 billion‚ which is a 34% increase over 2nd quarter 2005 results. Net income increased by 41% to $410 million. (Apple Reports)The iPod product line continues to drive the financial performance of the company. In the 2nd quarter
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Apple‚ an American multinational corporation which focus on designing and manufacturing consumer electronics and closely related software products‚ is now facing the challenges from all sides. In June of 2007‚ the Apple PC’s worldwide market share was only 3 percent‚ according to Roger L. Kay (2007). This unsatisfying market share stimulates the company executive team endeavouring to figure out a strategy to bring Apple a brighter future. However‚ before Apple to go further‚ Apple has to solve two
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of Mac laptops. [pic] Report on the different ways to improve Apple’s sales of Mac laptops. Prepared for: Mr. Steve Jobs CEO Apple Prepared by: Shou Heng‚ Guan Yu Shiun‚ Tan Zhi Ping‚ Ng Guo Ren‚ Kuah Liyana December 6‚ 2010 Executive Summary Apple has a wide range of products from computers like Macintosh (Mac) to MP3 players like iPod to other devices with special combination like iPad and iPhone. For Macintosh
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APPLE Inc. (AAPL) Accounting and Financial Profile [pic] Name Sachitanand Karnakote Choong Chee Lai Lei Qiu Alcides Santopietro Denisa Voicu September 2008 Contents Introduction 2 The company and its activities 2 Industry & Competition 2 Recommendation 3 Accounting choices and Quality of Earnings 4 Ratios analysis 6 Liquidity: 6 Solvency: 7 Profitability: 8 Market: 8 Relevant Disclosures 9 Risks 9 Analysis of Apple Inc. corporate strategy 10 Introduction
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share in the industry. Apple Computer Inc.‚ is known as Apple Inc. has proven that a company may successfully diversify its portfolio if they continue to be innovative in creating new products and improving older products. Apple Inc. was established in April 1‚ 1976 by founders Steve Wozniak and the late Steve Jobs with the release of one computer. The company then became incorporated on January 3‚ 1977 in Cupertino‚ California. During the early years of the company Apple was known as the manufacture
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Strategic Appraisal of Apple Inc. Introduction The intention of presenting this report is to give a full strategic appraisal and evaluation of Apple Inc. In 1976‚ the company was founded in a garage in Santa Clara‚ California. The American multinational corporation mainly involves in designing and marketing consumer electronics‚ computer software and as well as personal computers. Differentiation is the current strategy position of Apple Inc. There are five main firms in the PC industry and among
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Fact of the case On April 4‚ 2010‚ Apple Inc. launched its eagerly anticipated iPod amid great hype. The company started off as “Apple Computer‚” best known for its Macintosh personal computers (PCs) in the 1980’s and 1990’s. Despite a strong brand‚ rapid growth‚ and high profits in the late 1980s‚ Apple almost went bankrupt in 1996. Then Jobs went to work‚ transforming “Apple Computer” into “Apple Inc.” with innovative non-PC products starting in the early 2000’s. In fact‚ by 2010‚ the company
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Apple‚ Inc. 2014 and the Global Smartphone Industry Learning Objectives • The dynamics of industries and customers change over time and its implications for strategic actions • The nature of sustainable competitive advantage • The timing of strategic moves • Multisided business platforms • The challenge of reinvigorating competitive advantage through innovation • The role of technology standards in competitiveness • Role
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