Abstract Would Apple Corporation be a good investment? Apple is a well known company‚ but the decision to invest cannot be made on the popularity of the name. To make a well informed decision one must investigate how the company is run. Questions to answer range from looking at the numbers to where the CEO’s are wanting the company go in the future. Assets Comparing the final asset numbers from September 27‚ 2008 and March 28‚ 2009 it is obvious that the company has more assets. The total
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cosmetics from a department store or a drugstore chain. P64 Q1‚2‚3 2. For each of the three scenarios below‚ categorize the demand for bulk-breaking spatial convenience‚ waiting/ delivery time‚ and assortment/ variety as high‚ medium‚ or low. In each case‚ explain your answers. a. A woman in an emerging-market country of Southeast Asia wishes to buy some cosmetics for herself. She has never done so before and is not entirely sure of the occasions on which she will wear the cosmetics. She does not
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Strengthening the iPhone’s Competitive Position This case was written by V. Namratha Prasad‚ under the direction of S.S. George‚ IBS Center for Management Research. It was compiled from published sources‚ and is intended to be used as a basis for class discussion rather than to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a management situation. License to use for MBA-Distance Learning Group J: April 2011-July 2011 2010‚ IBS Center for Management Research. All rights reserved
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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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Monica Free Case Study Background Apple’s history begins in 1976 when Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple Computer. The Apple II was released in April 1978 which sparked a computer revolution. Apple launched its IPO in 1980. Apple was the leader in computers and computer programing until IBM entered the PC market in 1981. Within 4 years‚ Apple’s net income fell 62% pushing the company into a crisis. Steve Jobs was replaced by John Sculley in 1985 who helped push the Mac into new
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Apple Case Study 1) General Environment Analysis (10 points) 1a. Identify what Apple’s primary industry or (industries—Apple is present in multiple industries) is (0.5point). Apple’s Primary Industries are: Personal Computers‚ Digital Music/Media‚ Computer Software‚ Handheld Gaming‚ Digital Reader‚ Portable Music/Media Player‚ and Telecommunication. 1b. Identify who Apple’s direct competitors (in multiple industries) are (0.75 point). Microsoft‚ Dell‚ Gateway‚ Alienware‚ Zune
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“Remember the Apple” I. Problem Statement Apple Inc. is known for their innovative products‚ combining user-friendly technology and elegant design‚ Apple’s bite of the consumer electronics market has been getting a little larger year by year. The Apple brand is fun‚ unique‚ and memorable because it is such a departure from brands that sound serious and corporate. Apple’s Macintosh computers has always stood out because it looks different from other personal computers and relies on software
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Apple Inc. in 2012 case study Executive Summary According to the case “Apple Inc. in 2012”‚ it was clearly illustrate that Apple Inc. is one the largest computer manufacturer in the world. The Apple company has a perfect concept and operating systems of manufacturing new products in which launch to the customers. Also‚ there are some other companies try to imitate the Apple Inc.‚ but some of them were failed. The main purpose of this report is to seek the problems of the Apple Inc. and
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iSlave is used by human rights activists to describe the labor conditions at the Apple ’s manufacturing plants in China. Sadly‚ most of us do not even care where and how these products are made as long as we can enjoy the wonders of technology that Apple can provide us. But there is something more behind these dazzled wonders‚ something that some people have chosen to ignore and some others just really ignore. Whatever the case is the reality is the same‚ a greedy company making a fortune while the real
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Apple Inc. in 2012 questions 1. What‚ historically‚ have been Apple’s competitive advantages? 2. Analyze the personal computer industry. Why did Apple struggle historically in PC’s? 3. How sustainable is Apple’s competitive position in PCs‚ MP3 players and smartphones? 4. What are Apple’s long-term prospects for the IPAD? 5. What advice would you offer the new CEO Tim Cook? 1. What‚ historically‚ have been Apple’s competitive advantages? 2. Analyze the personal computer industry. Why did Apple
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