going through your daily routine‚ when all of the sudden‚ your boss comes over and says you are being taken to a lab to be cut up and experimented upon. This is exactly what happens to Commander Data from (its) point of view in Star Trek‚ The Next Generation‚ Season 2‚ Episode 9. Commander Data is an Android (An android is a robot in humanoid form and with sufficient computational capacity that the android can navigate reality and contribute to reality with minimal dangerous error). (O’Hara) Commander
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STRATEGIC PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION INTRODUCTION For the purpose of this paper I have selected M/s. Apple Inc as an organisation. M/s. Apple Inc are considered to be one of the most competitive organisations in the globe who operate in a very fast environment of technology and computers‚ where the developments are so rapid and fast that the management are expected to revisit their strategies and implementation plans on a continuous basis to stay competitive and maintain that technological
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Apple. As we have seen in the past few years‚ Apple has been able to cash in on developing new technologies before anyone else has. Jobs’ idea of creating a digital hub allows him to monopolize the consumers experience because all devices such as the iPod and iPad‚ which are highly sought after‚ can only be used if you purchase add-on through Apples store. Apple also has made their PC’s more compatible with other PC’s by working with Microsoft and providing the capability to use applications such as
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3 (Build 2600) Hewlett-Packard HP d530 SFF(PK787PA) iTunes 10.7.0.21 QuickTime 7.6.9 FairPlay 2.2.19 Apple Application Support 2.2.2 iPod Updater Library 10.0d2 CD Driver 2.2.3.0 CD Driver DLL 2.1.3.1 Apple Mobile Device 6.0.0.59 Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.62.0.0 Gracenote SDK 1.9.6.502 Gracenote MusicID 1.9.6.115 Gracenote Submit 1.9.6.143 Gracenote DSP 1.9.6.45 iTunes Serial Number 0012AB2C086BCF30 Current user is an administrator
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Beethoven This case focuses on Steve Jobs‚ current (and former) CEO of Apple Computer. The case describes how Apple is using the success of the iPod to reemerge as a serious competitor in the computer industry. Topics covered include creativity‚ personality‚ leadership‚ and motivation. Primary emphasis is placed on creativity by detailing how the iPod was developed with Steve Jobs at the forefront. Discussion could center on the three-component model of creativity and how it applies to Steve Jobs
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is to try to describe the key characteristics of Transactions Costs Economics (hereafter TEC) and with real life examples given as how it affects the decision of using market vs. organisation. Also‚ by quoting the example of Sony (battery)‚ Apple (iPod) and firm that I am working with‚ we can see how firms define their vertical boundaries and what is the role played by coordination in a vertical chain. TEC One of the principle contributors to the study of TEC is Oliver E. Williamson. While
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company that is known for their innovation and brand recognition. You can easily identify their products in the stores and they make sure that their products work together. In this market‚ Apple must focus on how to maintain their status as the next generation technology leaders. There are similar products and new products entering into the market that is challenging Apple to further expand their vision. As Apple continues to grow in this downward market‚ they will need to make sure they grow at a pace
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Apple Assignment 2007/2008 _________________________ Historically‚ what were Apple’s major competitive advantages? • Industrial design/Hardware design. • Apples focus and vision. • Integrated approach with software‚ hardware and service. • Patents covering technology‚ “look and feel”‚ interfaces and methods. • Strong legal team to enforce the above. • Dedicated market shares. • Ease of use. • Strong brand. • Brand loyalty. • Marketing. • Steve Jobs. Analyse the structure of
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their large customer base on what they wanted in a car. They launched the “Your Ideas” initiative that invited people to make suggestions for improvement in all areas of comfort‚ convenience‚ connectivity‚ performance and safety. The result? Ford added iPod‚ MP3 player and USB connections‚ touch screens‚ voice activated communication systems‚ intelligent push-start buttons and more. Sales are soaring - not because of the traditional four wheels and performance but because of perceived value added features
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also compelled several structural changes. Jobs also got rid of profitless divisions and departments. Apple has been able to gain market share quicker than the competition mainly due to the “halo effect” from the iPod. The halo effect is the idea that continued sales of iPods to Windows users will eventually translate into increased Mac sales. Other factors that have contributed to Apple’s growth include: entry into fast-growing low-cost PC market with the introduction of the Mac mini‚ wide
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