Apple‚ Inc. SWOT analysis Carzadean Lawton MGT680-Strategic Management Dr. Leland Taylor June 30‚ 2013 Abstract Apple Computers Inc. has made its mark in the industry by creating innovative products which continues to redefine the design of computers. In the past there have been companies who have failed to succeed at trying to replicate Apple’s design. In this report‚ we will identify examples of the good and the bad of business practices. This report will analyze the case of Apple Inc.
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Company Background Apple‚ Inc. (formerly known as Apple Computer‚ Inc.) was incorporated in the State of California in 1977. Apple currently designs‚ manufactures‚ and markets a variety of computer and personal electronic products‚ including Macintosh computers‚ and the iPod digital music player. AppleÕs key markets are consumers‚ creative professionals‚ educational institutions‚ and business users. For nearly twenty years‚ Apple computers have been the industry standard for creative industries
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It ’s only a PowerPoint Outline‚ sorry we didn ’t actually write a paper‚ should still be of some help though. Apple‚ Inc. Case StudyBUSI 400-003September 24‚ 2008 Dominant Economic Characteristics Large Market Size Steady Growth Rate Number of rivals is constant/low Scope of competitive rivalry is intense Low differentiation of products Product innovation is key in competition No surplus of supply as it relates to demand Pace of technological change is high Competition Analysis
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Apple Social Strategy In the case “Apple Inc. in 2010”‚ we can see that between 1980 and 1996‚ the company struggled with different management style and strategies. During those 16 years‚ Apple was a computer-based company that was not trying to differentiate itself from its competitor. That is why‚ in 1996‚ when Steve Jobs returned to Apple‚ he started to focus on the social aspect of Apple but also on how to innovate and create new products in order to differentiate the company. First of all
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Apple Inc Ad Campaign 1.By: Jeffrey Geil‚ Lizzy Silber‚ Alyssa Kaplan‚ Steve Cartoccio‚ Julia Goldwasser 2.Key Facts Key People: – Steve Jobs- CEO and Key Founder – Steve Wozniak- Co-Founder – Phillip Schiller- SVP Marketing – Tony Fadell- SVP iPod Division • 17‚787 employees full-time • Operating website: apple.com • Industry: Computer Hardware‚ computer software‚ consumer electronics 3.Apple Incorporated: Background Information Apple Inc. is an American consumer electronics multinational corporation
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Apple Inc. Presented by Wei Ping Sirin Taskin John Contents Company background Name | Apple Inc. | Industries served | Computer hardware‚ Computer software‚ Consumer electronics‚ Digital distribution | Geographic areas served | Worldwide | Headquarters | U.S. | Current CEO | Tim Cook | Revenue | $ 156.508 billion (2012) | Profit | $ 41.733 billion (2012) | Employees | 72‚800 (2012) | Main Competitors | Samsung Electronics Co‚ International Business Machines Corporation
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Apple Inc and the Economic Environment of Business Le Hai Hoang Cric ID: LEHP1303 Content No Title Page I Introduction 3 II History 3 III Market Structure 4 IV Supply and Demand 5 V Effect of new market regulation and condition 10 VI Globalization – effect and reaction 12 VII Recommendation 14 VIII Conclusion 15 IX References 16 I) Introduction Apple Inc – a multinational corporation is considered as one of the biggest and
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APPLE Inc. (AAPL) Accounting and Financial Profile [pic] Name Sachitanand Karnakote Choong Chee Lai Lei Qiu Alcides Santopietro Denisa Voicu September 2008 Contents Introduction 2 The company and its activities 2 Industry & Competition 2 Recommendation 3 Accounting choices and Quality of Earnings 4 Ratios analysis 6 Liquidity: 6 Solvency: 7 Profitability: 8 Market: 8 Relevant Disclosures 9 Risks 9 Analysis of Apple Inc. corporate strategy 10 Introduction
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Strength Strength of the brand‚ market share and strong financial performance Apple Inc. has a reputation for being a highly-innovative‚ well-functioning and well-designed product with a track record of sound business performance. It is estimated that Apple’s brand is valued at $ 76.5 billion and in 2012; the brand was voted the second most valuable brand in the world (Jurevicius‚ 2013). The brand reputation has one of the best strong financial performance among many companies (Jurevicius‚ 2013)
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Head: APPLE‚ INC Apple‚ Inc and the Organization Michael J. Keith Organizational Behavior; BUS 322 Professor Ofori Boateng July 29‚ 2012 Apple‚ Inc and the Organization If I took over the leadership of a company‚ I would choose Apple‚ Inc. Apple‚ Inc is a multinational corporation that creates consumer electronics‚ computer software‚ and commercial servers. Apple ’s core product lines are the iPad‚ iPhone‚ iPod music player‚ and Macintosh computer line-up. I would be the CEO of Apple‚ Inc
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