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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Korea)1. But‚ distinctively enough‚ first ipod had the ability to attract consumer’s eyes with much bigger capacity in storing music (5GB of first product that was almost 40-80 times bigger capacity than other standard products (64-128MB) 2 and stylish design of scroll wheels. Differentiated products have been developed constantly to satisfy and attract customer’s needs having produced 5 categories and 39 products so far since the success launching of first ipod‚ the duration of next product releasing
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Why has the iPod been so successful as a product? In 2001‚ the apple company released the iPod as a portable audio player with a simple design. Firstly it wasn’t a big boom in the market until a year and a half later it successfully becomes the dominant portable audio player among other products from competitors. The reason that the iPod has become so successful because of design and the reputation of the apple as a luxury brand. It’s affordable price which anyone can effort to buy. However
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closes its fiscal year on September 24th every year. Apple is classified as a technology industry company that designs and markets the following hardware; Mac personal computers‚ iPhone smart telephones‚ iPad personal tablet computers‚ and iPod personal mini-computing and music playing devices. The company also operates their own music sales store using
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Michael Shuster Professor Brattain MBA International Management In todays world we see thousands of leaders and managers. But in order to be a great leader or manager‚ you need to have the proper traits to be able to use your skills to lead a firm and its employees to the top. I will be discussing with you today about two of the most successful and great leaders to have lived in the business world. I believe that both Steve Jobs and Bill Gates changed the world for the better‚ and their great
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(“PC”) industry when its competitor Microsoft enhanced its existing products to attract customers. Despite that‚ Apple was still able to increase its sales and revenue by collaborating with third-parties‚ as well as launching new products such as the iPod in the market which brought Apple back into the spotlight. Discussion about this issue is elaborated in the main discussion section. The first section briefly describes the current situation in the case study‚ and applies using analysis tools.
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Table of contents Apple competitive advantage ……………………………………………………………… p 3 The personal computer industry ………………………………………………………….. p 6 Apple’s competitive advantage in PCs …………………………………………………... p 9 The introduction of IPhone as a blue ocean strategy ……………………………………. p 13 Apple’s competitive position in smartphones …………………………………………… p 19 How does the death of Steve Jobs affect Apple’s overall strategy for the next 5 years …. P References list ……………………………………………………………………………
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New Product Launch Marketing Plan MKT/571 Introduction The new product launch marketing‚ is a product‚ it has to be external to iPod‚ iPhone or any cell phone device. The product can send a message to display on the cell phone or iPod warning the user that the sound level is high dangerous to the ears. iPod Market needs and Market Growth. The current technology is focused on the electronic youth culture‚ in order to have a convenient product according to the actual customers’ daily life;
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Apple Computer Strategic Analysis Nicholas Acosta and Tiffany Zempel BUSI4763-01 Strategic Management Dr. Scott Ray April 20‚ 2010 Table of Contents CURRENT PERFORMANCE …………………………………..…………………………… 4 KEY ISSUE IDENTIFICATION……………….…………………………………………….. 6 ANALYSIS OF MISSION AND OBJECTIVES…………………………………………….. 7 CORPORATE LEVEL STRATEGIES………...………………………………………..….... 8 BUSINESS LEVEL STRATEGIES…………….………………………………………..….. 11 POLICIES………………………………………
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Apple Inc. is an American multinational corporation that designs and manufactures computer software‚ consumer electronics‚ and commercial servers. According to Apple Inc.com‚ the company is best known for its durable hardware products such as iPod‚ iPhone‚ iPad‚ and Machintosh. Due to the trends in innovation‚ change and new technology‚ Apple Inc. has mastered in various transformation and continued innovation leadership. Despite its success‚ Apple Inc. has had its share of mishaps. The company
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