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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Apple Inc. Written by John Smith August 2011 Table of Contents Abstract 3 Company History 4 Current Financial Health 5 Stock Performance 7 Bonds 11 Conclusions 12 Works Cited 13 APPENDIX I: APPLE’S SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 15 APPENDIX II: APPLE’S CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 16 Abstract Apple Inc. (Apple) is an American corporation that specializes in consumer electronics and software. Founded in 1976‚ it is difficult not to see their products anywhere
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 - 6 * Introduction of Company SWOT ANALYSIS of IKEA ------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 - 8 EXTERNAL ANALYSIS (GENERAL ENVIRONMENT - PESTEL) ----------------- 9 - 10 * Explanation of General Environment * Political Forces * Economic Conditions * Socio-cultural Conditions * Technological Changes * Environment Factors * Legal Factors EXTERNAL ANALYSIS (COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT) ------------------------- 11 - 13 * Intensity
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Branding Focus: Relative Merits of Product or Brand? * Kindle Fire vs. iPad * iPad has a seamless integration of all of their products (brand) * Kindle users have a more utilitarian focus (product) * Ask “where is the power?” – it always depends Brand or Product? * Branding challenges * Savvy customers – we can get information in an instant * Brand proliferation: more brands‚ and brands carry more product * Media fragmentation * Increasing
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PART A: PESTEL analysis on the external business environment of Malaysia based whisky industry. Political factors • According to International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed (2010)‚ there will be no tariff reduction on the export of alcohol from Malaysia. This will become a threat to the whisky industry in Malaysia as the price of the whisky will remain high in global market and thus they will lose the competitive advantage on it. The demand of their products will drop as the
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Dell (DELL) Analysis – At the close of ’07 (results reported in January of ’08)‚ Dell had an outstanding ROE of 76.97%; however things started to change in ’08-‘09 when ROE dropped down to 58.02%. This was caused by a decrease in Net Income which reduced the profit margin‚ as well as a decrease in Total Assets which reduced the equity multiplier. Due to further decrease in Net Income (58% decline) in ’09‚ the profit margin was cut in half. At the same time the sales decreased from $61‚101 to
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BRIEF GLANCE AT THE FY2005 RESULTS In the fiscal year that ended September 2005‚ Apple reported revenues of US$13‚931M‚ an increase of 68.3% over the preceding year. The Operating Income in FY2005 was US$1650M‚ an increase of 406.1% over the 2004 figure. Net Income also similarly increased by 383.7% in FY2005 to US$1335M. Additionally‚ Total Assets increased by 43.49% to US$11‚551M. Total Liabilities increased by 37.36% to US$4‚085M‚ but Total Debt remained at US$0. Shareholders benefited in
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! ! ! ! ! ! PROPOSAL E X PA N S I O N BARBADOS by ! David Straka & Daniel Viglaš ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Table of Contents ! Executive Summary! 3! PESTEL Analysis of Barbados! 4! Porter’s Five Forces! 11! IFAS! 13! EFAS! 14! TOWS! 16! SFAS! 17! Application! 18! Entrance Strategy! 19! Logistics & Distribution! 20! 4P Fundamental Research! 21! Product! 25! Price ! 26! Place! 26! Promotion!
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Apple: Business Analysis II MGT 521 August 22‚ 2011 Apple: Business Analysis II As of May 2010‚ “Apple‚ the maker of iPods‚ iPhones and iPads‚ shot past Microsoft‚ the computer giant‚ to become the world’s most valuable technology company” (Heft & Ashlee‚ 2010). Apple’s expansion in consumer electronics has garnered them a reputation as a powerhouse in this industry also. In this paper‚ I will review‚ analyze and summarize Apple Inc. financial health‚ technological advantages against
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Page 2 Macro Environment Page 2 Competitive Forces in the Tourism Industry Page 4 Conclusion Page 6 References Page 6 Introduction: This paper will be dynamically examining the tourism industry during the 2000s. It will begin by using the PESTEL framework to analyse the macro environment and determine which factors drive the competitive forces within the industry. Following this‚ Porter’s Five Forces model will be used to analyse the actual competitive forces at work within the industry and
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