Case Study 1: Apple 2008 1. Historically‚ what were Apple’s major competitive advantages? Apple’s major competitive advantages over its rivals‚ historically‚ were: (1) the pioneering of the personal computer market with its easy-to-use Apple II in 1978; (2) the introduction of the first graphical user interface (GUI) with the Macintosh in 1984; (3) the winning‚ powerful combination of Wozniak’s technical skills‚ Jobs’ entrepreneurial zeal and vision‚ and Markkula’s business savvy and connections;
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following reasons (take advantages of Boot Camp on the Mac sale): - Ipod Halo Effect: the term used to describe the phenomenon where iPod consumers—many of whom were buying their very first Apple-built product—became so taken with the music player that they started spending their hard-earned cash on other Apple offerings. It appears that the major factor driving PC iPod owners to the Mac has been positive experiences with the iPod Since the arrival of the Ipod‚ Apple’s share of the desktop and portable
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------------------------------------------------- 1. Analyze the personal computer industry. Are the dynamics favorable or problematic for Apple? ------------------------------------------------- The personal computer industry is at a crossroads. At the outset‚ consumers desire to own and operate computers. On the other hand‚ the preferred personal “computers” may no longer take the form of a desktop or laptop. Indeed‚ a portion of the personal computer industry has already shifted their preference
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reputation and awareness Apple Inc. has developed both band equity and brand awareness among the consumers in the electronic industry for nearly forty years. The brand equity of Apple Inc. will allow iwatch to be priced at a high rate due to the value the consumer will place in the product. Current Apple user and potential Apple consumers will want to buy an iwatch due to their brand awareness to Apple Inc. They have used more than one device of Apple‚ and they think that Apple fulfill their physical
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The Rules of Innovation by Clayton Christensen is a breakdown of important variables that affect the probability of success in innovation. In the past innovation was seen as random and unpredictable‚ but based off his article the probability of innovation is on the rise with the success of mastering his variables. He classifies the four variables as: 1) taking root in disruption‚ 2) the necessary scope to succeed‚ 3) leveraging the right capabilities and 4) disrupting competitors‚ not customers.
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Liz Chen Marketing Strategy from 1970-1999 Marketing Strategy: 1. The Early Years 1976- 1980 • By the end of 1970’s Apple had a staff of computer programmers and designers and a production line. After Apple II they introduced Apple III in May‚ 1980. The main competitors for Apple were IBM and Microsoft competing for market share. In 1984 Apple launched Macintosh which was initially sold well but the follow up sales were not strong. The computer industry destiny changed when the Laser
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Bower & Christensen (1995) and Markides (2006) discuss several types of innovation: disruptive technologies‚ radical innovations and business model innovations. a) Please describe in your own words (but based on the articles) what the following concepts mean: (i) business model innovation‚ (ii) radical innovation‚ and (iii) disruptive technologies. b) Please explain how according to Markides (2006) business model innovation differs from disruptive technologies? c) Please consider the following
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Case Analysis: Apple Inc.‚ 2012 IBM introduced the personal computer into the mainstream in the 1980’s‚ after Apple pioneered the first usable “personal ” computing devices. By the early 1990’s‚ lower price and expanding capabilities drove the growth of “Wintel” (the windows OS combined with an Intel processor). The revenue growth continued through the early 2000’s then lowed over the next decades. The personal computer (PC) industry is in high dynamics‚ with new products emerging and old technology
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Magical Apple Apple’s over-arching company strategy follows an innovative‚ mysterious and customer-centered strategy. One of the main reasons for Apple’s success has to do with their large commitment to satisfying customers while continuously innovating their products and design without creating a sense of “too much” or confusing their consumers through new operating systems. These goals‚ which create a unique and successful company‚ are achieved through the ways in which they use the five key
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STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK What is Strategic Management ? Strategic Management can be defined as the art and science of : • formulating‚ • implementing‚ and • evaluating competitive moves and business approaches that enable an organization to achieve its objectives. The Strategy-Making‚ Strategy-Executing Process Developing Developing A Strategic A Strategic vision vision Setting Objectives Crafting a Monitoring Strategy to Implementing developments‚ evaluating
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