Group Assignment 1 Apple Inc. We chose to research Apple Incorporated‚ one of the most innovative companies of our generation. It is safe to say that nearly every one in the US and many foreign countries have used or at least heard of Apple products. We will be looking at the macroeconomic variables that impact Apple’s business as well as how the current developments in the industry have impacted Apple’s financials and we will also look at how Apple competes with other firms in the same industry
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philosophy‚ mission‚ vision‚ values‚ and structure. In 1976‚ Apple Incorporated was formed and operated in Cupertino‚ California. The founders of Apple Inc. were Steven Jobs‚ Steve Wozniak‚ and Ronald Gerald Wayne. Apple Inc. designed Macintosh computers‚ mobile cellular devices such as the iPhone‚ multi media devices such as the iPad‚ iPod music players‚ and sells a host of software such as the Mac OS and iOS operating systems. Apple Inc. operates third party content such as retail stores‚ online
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Apple Inc is an American multinational organization founded by Steven Paul "Steve" Jobs‚ an American entrepreneur‚ marketer‚ and inventor‚ who was the co-founder‚ chairman‚ and CEO of Apple Inc and Stephen Gary "Steve" Wozniak who is an American inventor‚ computer engineer and Programmer who co-founded Apple Computer with Steve Jobs and Ronald Wayne. Apple Inc is Located in‚ Cupertino‚ California in the middle of the Silicon Valley. It is focused on designing and developing the personal computers
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Company Overview 1976 - Apple was founded by college dropouts Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak 1980 - Apple went public 1985 - Jobs left after tumultuous struggles with then CEO Sculley‚ and founded NeXT 2000 - Jobs became the CEO 2001 - Introduced a digital music player‚ the iPod 2007 - Apple Computers Inc. became Apple Inc. ‚ unveiled the iPhone. Apple has 4 main divisions: Laptop and personal computer division
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Apple Inc. (Apple) Apple’s leadership interlocked with innovative technologies would be hereby analyzed‚ synthesized and possibly eviscerated for scholastic continuous learners. Apple inventively used technological situational happenstances (TSHs) to risk sales of its existing line of products by introducing new innovative products to the market. These new innovative lines of products’ have disrupted the existing technology internally‚ externally and globally. That‚ even if internally Apple
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group chose Apple as our product because it is one of the most well-known companies in the world. Apple is considered the top-selling brand of electronic gadgets and is well-known for their excellent customer service. Apple makes use of different types of marketing strategies‚ such as television commercials‚ newspaper‚ magazines and official online website to promote their products. Apple is a multinational corporation that designs and sells electronic gadgets and software. Apple electronic gadgets
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Apple Inc. A 30 year business strategy A response to Harvard Business School Case Study 9-708-480 Apple Inc.‚ 2008 Abstract Apple’s fundamental business model has not changed since it first began business in the late 1980’s. While being a leader in innovation‚ Apple has consistently produced proprietary hardware and software‚ eventually leading to a loss of market share in any particular market they have ventured into. Even though it has learned from some mistakes‚ Apple’s actions in the
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$3.38 billion net revenue • 283 retail stores in 10 countries. B. Strategic Posture 1. The company’s strategic posture is clearly stated‚ and is also back up by its strong performance. 2. Mission • Apple is committed to bringing the best personal computing and music experience to its customers. The company has a unique ability to design and development its own hardware and software. 3. Objectives • Today‚ Apple is committed to lead the industry with its award-winning computers
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strategic management skills for MacDonals ’ SM 0374 Assignment Tutor: Tony Purdie Date: 09/05/2012 Word count: 3233 words Contents 1.0 Part A: Question 1 2 1.1 The Successful of McDonald’s Corporation 2 1.2 Reasons Underpinning Success 4 1.2.1 High Research and Development Group 4 1.2.2 Hamburger Universities 5 1.2.3 Talent Management System 5 1.2.4 to Satisfy Different Area of Customers’ Demand 5 1.2.5 Strong Brand Name 6 1.2.6 Franchising 6 1.2.7 High Performance
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Running Head: Apple Inc.: Business Analysis Part III Business analysis III: Apple Inc. Abstract In this paper I will be presenting some of the strategies and tactics adopted by Apple Inc‚ I will emphasize on the means it has been using to achieve its organizational objectives. I will also present a brief overview on different type of strategies using Porter ’s generics strategies. This will be a conclusion of Apple Inc. business analysis. Economic Trends
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