Apple History Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple on April 1‚ 1976 in Santa Clara Valley‚ California. The two built the Apple I out of a garage and sold it. The first Apple I computer did not include a monitor‚ keyboard‚ or casing. Due to the high demand for the Apple I‚ Jobs realized that there was a market for small computers. He also realized that he could market the company’s name and the computer’s user-friendly look. In 1977 Wozniak added a keyboard‚ color monitor‚ and eight peripheral
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Apple Inc. is a multinational corporation that specializes in the production of consumer and business computers‚ electronics‚ and software. The company was established on April 1‚ 1976 by three individuals named Steve Jobs‚ Steve Wozniak‚ and Ronald Wayne. It was then incorporated on January 3‚ 1977 and was initially known as Apple Computer‚ Inc. for 30 years thereafter‚ until it was changed to Apple Inc. on January 9‚ 2007‚ so as to include a more diverse line of products to the market than just
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Executive Summary Apple Computer’s 30-year history is full of highs and lows‚ which is what we would expect in a highly innovative company. They evolved throughout the years into an organization that is very much a representation of its leader‚ Steven Jobs. Apple made several hugely successful product introductions over the years. They have also completely fallen on their face on several occasions. They struggled mightily while Jobs was not a part of the organization. Apple reached a point where
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a musical device called the IPod‚ it’s no surprise that the IPhone‚ a hybrid of a phone and music device that it will be a big hit in the market place. This highly anticipated electronic trend setter had thousands of people waiting in line at the apple store in New York‚ and all over the country trying to get their hands on this iPhone. The IPod combined with a Phone‚ gives birth to this amazing product which has the following features: a 3.5 inch touch screen (the largest of all smart phones)‚ Wi-Fi
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forging ahead on innovation: Apple Computers. Apple’s innovation in their new product introduction leads the way and shows how product innovation can deliver superior economic return to a company and its shareholder. Apple Computers Inc. was co-founded by Steve Woznaik and Steve Jobs (known as the “two Steves”). Both of them shared a common idea of assembling a machine and subsequently selling it. In 1976‚ they introduced the world the first PC and they called it Apple I. A California-based local
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Case 3: Apple Inc. I. Introduction Apple Computer is an innovative company evolving on the multimedia and high technology market. It is present on hardware and software markets‚ as well as in the on-line services market. Its highly diversified offer makes Apple Computers a company that is very hard to manage. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak created the company in 1976. They wanted to “change the world through technology” by creating the personal computer (PC). The launch of Apple II in 1978 was the
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expansion and not getting carried away by the plethora of opportunities. This value might come from existing businesses or from diversification. As stated in the case and the report‚ Google has engaged in extensive diversification in the past and seen both success and failure due to these decisions. Diversification is likely to produce best results for Google if it’s related to the core of its business and is strategically relevant. Additionally‚ it’s also important for Google to evaluate what the
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“Remember the Apple” I. Problem Statement Apple Inc. is known for their innovative products‚ combining user-friendly technology and elegant design‚ Apple’s bite of the consumer electronics market has been getting a little larger year by year. The Apple brand is fun‚ unique‚ and memorable because it is such a departure from brands that sound serious and corporate. Apple’s Macintosh computers has always stood out because it looks different from other personal computers and relies on software
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Case study notes This case has been updated to include the Apple iPad. Principally this is case explores the issue of licensing and how successful firms can become unsuccessful. It is not a case about Apple and why it has become successful. This case study explores the rise of the Apple Corporation. The Apple iPod is one of the most successful new product launches in recent years‚ transforming the way the public listens to music‚ with huge ramifications for major record labels. More than 50 million
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1. Describe Alexander the Great using Functions of Management. Planning Alexander knew a thing or two about setting objectives and what needs to be done to achieve it. He knew how to strategize. This was best shown when they were planning the attack to kill Darius. Leading The movie presented Alexander’s excellent leadership skills. He trusted his subordinates by delegating the jobs to them. He communicated with his army‚ if possible‚ one by one‚ to show his soldiers how he values them‚ to encourage
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