Abstract Apple Inc. (previously Apple Computer‚ Inc.) is an American multinational corporation that designs and markets consumer electronics‚ computer software and personal computers. Apple currently has 246 retail stores located in 44 states that employs over 27‚000 retail employees. Apple also employs over 304‚000 U.S. individuals from development to transportations. As of September 11‚ 2012‚ Apple is the largest publicly traded company ever. Apple has established a unique reputation in the
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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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STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT Apple‚ Inc. Strategic Management Case Analysis Kait Vinson 4/18/2011 Vinson |1 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT CASE ANALYSIS: APPLE INC. SECTION ONE: CORE PROBLEMS & ISSUES In the transition from Apple Computers‚ Inc. to Apple Inc. over the past decade‚ the company has faced many problems with its strategy in regards to navigating the personal computer industry. Some of the initial problems included the fact that all of the company’s computer products ran on different operating
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Apple motivation system Apple applies different motivational tools to get their employees up to the mark. The Sales Manager is normally‚ acutely aware of the importance of having a team that is highly motivated so that the set tasks are achieved and the organization moves closer towards its set goals. Apple motivation system determines all variables in affecting the motivational levels of employees‚ and one of them is Job Satisfaction. Job satisfaction is a measure of an employee’s positive
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Brass Tyrannical‚ secretive - and a huge success. Richard Brass investigates how Apple devised the ultimate supply chain In each of the past two years‚ AMR Research has named Apple’s supply chain the best in the world. Its operation‚ the supply chain consultancy says‚ marks “an epic shift away from the 20th-century production-efficiency mentality to a new era of value based on ideas‚ design and content.” And the financial results are remarkable. Quarterly revenues of $13.5 billion (£9.1 billion). Net
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Apple Supplier Code of Conduct Apple is committed to ensuring that working conditions in Apple’s supply chain are safe‚ that workers are treated with respect and dignity‚ and that manufacturing processes are environmentally responsible. Apple’s suppliers (“Suppliers”) are obligated‚ in all of their activities‚ to operate in full compliance with the laws‚ rules‚ and regulations of the countries in which they operate. This Supplier Code of Conduct (“Code”) goes further‚ drawing upon internationally
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Exhibit TN1 THE BODY SHOP INTERNATIONAL PLC 2001: AN INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MODELING Hypothetical Three-Year Forecast Worksheet Drawing on Case Exhibit 8 (in GBP millions) In the late 1990s‚ The Body Shop International PLC‚ previously one of the fastest grow¬ing manufacturer-retailers in the world‚ ran aground. Although the firm had an annual revenue growth rate of 20 percent in the early to middle 1990s‚ by the late 1990s‚ rev¬enue growth slowed to around 8 percent. New retailers
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Executive Summary Apple is the market leader in the tablet industry with a market share of 50.4 percent at end of the third quarter (San Francisco Business Times‚ 2012). With the iPad Mini consumers can experience a smaller version of the original iPad (Apple Inc.‚ 2012). Apple iPad Mini is a brand new product that will provide the most effective compatibility for the new millennium. The new product will have different ranges of space and will be priced from $329 to $659. The iPad Mini resembles
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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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be a trend. For example ROE was on a decline from ’07 through ’09‚ after which it started to rise again. On the other hand‚ MVA decreased in ’08 but increased in ’09‚ decreased in ’10 and increased back up in ‘11. APPLE (APPL) Analysis – DuPont Return on Equity (ROE) In total Apple increased its ROE by 9.77% over 2007-2011. This was led by a steady increase in profit margin. The turnover ratio fluctuated from year to year however the variance was minimal. The equity multiplier steadily decreased
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