External Factor Analysis for Apple Inc Apple is an American organization that specializes in the conception and manufacturing of consumer electronics as well as connected software products (Breillatt 45). It operates over 300 stores in the world. The company has an employee base of about 50‚ 000.In order to understand and analyze the external environment and to know the current state of affairs and what the future holds‚ the PEST analysis method is used in this paper. Societal Environment Political
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INTRODUCTION Apples contain an enzyme called polyphenol oxidase (Phenolase). Phenolase has catecholase and cresolse activity‚ also containing small traces of copper. When apples are cut‚ phenolase is released from the cells and is exposed to oxygen. When phenolase reacts with oxygen‚ it catalyses one step of the biochemical conversion of phenolic compounds. The presence of oxygen hyrdroxylates the colourless phenols‚ which are subsequently oxidised to coloured quinones known as melanin. (Vlasta
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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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Case Study Apple Inc. iPod Touch In spite of Apple Inc’s increasing net sales in the last three years‚ iPod net sales are decreasing at an alarming rate (Table 1). This paper will provide an analysis of the market forces driving sales of the iPod and make suggestions for recovery of sales by focusing on the iPod Touch platform. An overview of Apple Inc (Apple) is provided‚ then several analytical tools are used to provide insight to both the internal and external environment that Apple is operating
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Introduction to the company Apple Inc. (Apple)‚ is a multinational corporation that creates consumer electronics‚ personal computers‚ computer software‚ and commercial servers‚ and is a digital distributor of media content. Founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak effectively created Apple Computer on 1st April‚ 1976‚ with the release of the Apple I‚ and incorporated the company on 3rd January‚ 1977 in Cupertino‚ California. Apple Inc. designs‚ manufactures‚ and markets mobile communication gadgets
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Apple computer 2002 Abstract This case basically introduces the history of the Apple Company‚ and shows the company’s ups and downs in the computer industry. Apple Computer is the key factor to upgrade computer industry innovation. It is one of the first companies to venture into the computer marketplace. Apple Computer founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniack. After launching the first product Apple 2‚ Apple quickly became the industry leader and ready to change the world
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Apple Iphone SWOT Matrix A firm should not necessarily pursue the more lucrative opportunities. Rather‚ it may have a better chance at developing a competitive advantage by identifying a fit between the firm ’s strengths and upcoming opportunities. In some cases‚ the firm can overcome a weakness in order to prepare itself to pursue a compelling opportunity. Beneficial Harmful Internal S • One of the leaders in mobile industry • Good reputation and strong brand • High quality and innovative
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Introduction Company Background Apple‚ Inc.‚ formerly known as Apple Computer‚ Inc.‚ is a multinational corporation that designs‚ develops‚ and ultimately sells computer software‚ computers‚ and consumer electronics. It was founded by three men of an exceptional intellect; these three men being Steve Jobs‚ Steve Wozniak‚ and Ronald Wayne. Its headquarters is located in Cupertino‚ CA. This illustrious company came into play on April 1‚ 1976‚ and it was known as Apple Computer‚ Inc. on January 3‚ 1977
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their devices‚ is having trouble adding customers and certainly not retaining their current customers. To be a player in the wireless industry there are many factors that will help you gain market share‚ customer growth is just the start. When competitors are looking for a way to be competitive in the industry there are many factors that will contribute to a companies success. We have identified in a CPM matrix some current trends in the market for the top 2 competitors in the industry along
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Apple Consultancy Report Word Count 2‚349 Introduction Apple Inc has been hailed as one of the most emerging company of the past decade. This company has progressed from a struggling computer company in 90’s to one of the major leaders of the computer industry. There are many factors that have led to the success of this firm. One of them is setting up a strong e-business strategy. E-commerce has been pivotal in Apple operation. This is because of the reason that the company relies on the
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