...external factors. Internal factors consist of culture, employee relation, rules and other things within the business. External factors consist of competitors, customers, and laws outside the company. Globalization, technology, innovation, diversity and ethics are crucial in every part of management. In this paper, I will explain how the four functions and internal and external factors affect Apple. I will also give a concrete example of how the four functions are influenced by globalization, technology, innovation, diversity, and ethics. Globalization is an external factor because it consists of things outside of the business walls. Globalization connects businesses around the world (Dictionary.com). Globalization allows businesses of any kind or size here in the United States to connect with the foreign business. Globalization changes the way managers plan. They now must consider a global market to get the best and cheapest product for their company instead of only having domestic opportunities. Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company best known for their products the Iphone and Ipad. Apple had 430 retail stores in 16 different countries and online stores available in 39 countries in 2014 (The Rise of Apple Stores). Globalization is important to companies like Apple because it gives them the...
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...and external factors influence the decision-making process, which therefore affects management. Competitive landscapes are constantly changing, so managers must consider businesses and people from around the world. Globalization, innovation, technology, diversity, and ethics require comprehensive planning, and are essential in every aspect of management. One such organization is Apple, who uses strategic planning and organizational tools to successfully manage and market technology. Globalization is an external, driving factor that has a major impact on the way managers run businesses. It is the result of a notable increase in cross-border trade, cultural exchange, investments, emergent economies and population growth (New World Encyclopedias, 2008). Globalization affects the four functions of management directly, or directly affects the core competencies of management which are planning, organizing, leading and controlling (Bateman & Snell, 2011). Globalization causes situations or events to take place within a business in which managers have no direct control over. This external factor (Globalization), causes businesses and organizations such as Apple Inc. to monitor and update the company’s business plan concerning the core...
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...& External Factors of Apple, Inc. MGT/330 November 7, 2011 Internal and External Factors “Apple ignited the personal revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh” (Funding Universe, n.d, para. 1). Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak discover Apple Computer Incorporated in 1976. In 1982 Apple became the first personal computer company to reach one billion dollars in sales. Apple is the 5th largest company worldwide because Apple incorporates globalization, technology, innovation, diversity, and ethics along with the four functions of management to increase profits. The main goal of Apple is to distribute products such as the I-phone, desktop computers, and notebooks to consumers worldwide. Managers need to use the four functions of management such as planning to understand the consumer wants and needs. Apple set the speed for innovation. Apple creates a workplace and products for diversity. Diversity means people in a workplace have different races, genders, sexual orientation, and nationality. Ethics is a set of rules to explain how associates should act in the workplace. Apple uses ethics and the four functions of management to create a workplace that is free of harassment and provides a safe working condition for employees. Delegation, which is management giving tasks to lower employees also uses the four functions of management. Today Apple is the leader in globalization, technology, innovation,...
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...way the manager can monitor and keep track of all performance levels and make changes as needed. All four functions of management are the key concepts to successful management. The five internal and external factors that have a great effect in the decision making process are as follows; globalization, technology, innovation, diversity, and ethics. The competition of business is always changing and managers must change the way they do business with people around the world. In this paper we will discuss the organization of Apple and how it uses strategic planning and organizational tools successfully to manage and market technology. We will discuss using examples of the five internal and external factors, and how they affect the functions of management in the organization of Apple. Globalization is the process of enabling financial and investment markets to operate worldwide. Some main factors of globalization are advances in transportation and high organization of telecommunications, including the rising of the internet. Globalization has caused increased results of population growth, cultural exchange, investments, and emergent economies. The process of globalization has affected Apple by international market management and production network geared towards global competition....
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...Apple- Internal and External Factors Julietta Parker, Takesha Lee, Doan Clark, Dewey Privett, Brian Green October 08, 2012 MGT/230 Management Theory and Practice James De Clue Apple- Internal and External Factors Apple Inc. is an electronically based Fortune 500 company founded in 1976 by Steven Wozniak and Steven Jobs (Sanford, 2011). It is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Over the years Apple has made drastic strides. A little bit more of an introduction into why Apple and factors covered would have better prepared the reader. Globalization Globalization definitely has evolved into an essential factor for big business organizations to exceed above the competitors. In the 1970’s the creation of an electronic device known to us now as a computer, would have come out of a garage to being a media mogul company that is worth millions. Globalization had a huge impact to Apple’s income. Financial statements display that Apple’s worldwide sales take the lead in technology sales and are ongoing to increase. This shows they have exceptional global management an example of that is, Apple had been attempting to market their products in Korea with the merchandise for many years. Only now are they able to have a product in their market that is acceptable to the MPEG-1 Layer 3 advances. So availability of technology is a factor for consideration for the plan as it allows or limits growth in a region? This allowed them to open...
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...affect management are planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. There are many moving parts and all of these pieces must work cohesively together for an organization, or body to exist. Management ensures that each branch is functioning properly or making the necessary changes to increase productivity. Throughout history, many organizations had to adapt to these internal and external factors due to globalization, technology, innovations, diversity, and ethics. An idea starts as a seed and that seed grows into a tree. Just as a tree, the idea branches out as it ages. The same theory applies when it comes to globalization. One would hope that his or her idea would multiply and flourish. To do so, one must properly plan for the proposed growth that they hope to attain. This feat requires organization of the internal resources to ensure stabilization of future growth. Just as the tree grows taller, it also grows wider to support the addition weight. The internal leadership must oversee and forecast the addition weight through its planning to keep control. Globalization With over seven billion people in the world and one hundred and ninety-six countries, how would they all keep in touch? AT&T, a veteran in the communication business would be in the forefront of the dilemma. “The history of AT&T is in large measure the history of the telephone in the United States. AT&T’s roots...
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...the Smartphone industry. The companies that will be compared in this paper are Apple and Samsung. This paper will begin with a brief overview of the history of each of the companies as well as their initial business strategies and core competencies. In addition to this, it will be addressing globalization, the drivers to globalization and the affects that it had toward the business strategies of each of the two companies. Furthermore, the paper will look at the technological advances that have occurred in the industry and how that has impacted the companies, along with how it has shaped each business in order to keep up with the rapidly evolving and expanding market. Lastly, it shall explore what the companies are planning for the future and some of the trends that are occurring within the industry that may be influencing Apple and Samsung. Brief report of Companies Apple Apple Inc., formerly Apple Computer, Inc., is a multinational corporation that creates consumer electronics, computer software, and commercial servers. The company was founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak on April 1, 1976 and was later incorporated the company on January 3, 1977, in Cupertino, California. In 1985, Jobs left Apple and founded NeXT, acquired the graphics division of Lucasfilm (Pixar), and joined the Disney’s Board of Directors. It was not until 1997 that Jobs returned to Apple and saved it from bankruptcy. Apple currently operates in 13 countries and has over 70,000 employees worldwide....
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...Businesses or corporations need to have a strategy in place to help management in the event there is a problem; they have a solution already planned out. They know how to handle any issues that may arise within the company. Apple Corporation, Inc. is a wonderful example of a company that is built on a firm foundation. When a company is up-to-date on their policies, plans, and procedures; that company is one step ahead of their competitors. In business, companies have to be a step ahead of the competition. Four management functions used to handle any situation: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Many factors impact these four functions of management and require careful consideration when planning committees are working out the details of their plans for the company Apple has an extraordinary excellence as the only computer business company to exist from the early days in the industry and is still challenging the competition in today's economy. In this paper, the Apple Corporation, Inc. will be discussed and how external and internal factors affect the four functions of management. Globalization, technology, innovation, diversity, and ethics within the Apple, Corporation, Inc. will be discussed in the following paragraphs. External and Internal Factors Planning is such an important aspect of management. Planning is the base upon which areas of management should be built. Many issues come up within a company and a good plan must be in place to deal with arising...
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...When Apple Inc. begins to plan out a goal for the next best thing, it seems that they have a crystal ball that can tell them the future. Their innovative ideas have given people products that we have only seen in movies or read in books. Their planning of different ideas and goals have always been very secretive and give the consumer exciting reveals every year with an Apple rally. Apple’s planning has been ethically competitive and in most cases is the first reveal of its kind. They keep a strict but ethical way of planning their next big thing. Organizing such big reveals requires the company to remain very secretive and trust their employees not to share what they may be working on. Apple Inc. has a very strict Ethics Statement when it comes to who they hire and who they collaborate work with. It is important for the company to make sure that the groups they are organizing are done in an ethical way. They hold a high standard of making everyone involved accountable for their Ethics Statement. This puts the right people in place, in order for them to accomplish their goals in an ethical manner. Their have been rumors about how Apple Inc. treats their employees. According to their Ethics Statement, they are an equal opportunity employer and abide to a labor laws in an ethical manner. Statements have been made that Apple Inc. looks for opportunities to save money by hiring outsourcing that allows children to work. There have also been allegations of mistreating employees...
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...Japan to Apple iPhone "No Thanks" and Would Mickey Mouse Eat Shark Fin Soup these two case studies shows what happens when consumer behavior and marketing mix in globalization goes very wrong. These two studies reveal how marketer think they are giving a wonderful product and service in the case of Apple's the iPhone and Disney the Shark's Fin Soup. Understanding the consumer’s behavior and the customs and values of the culture impacted these two campaigns. Apologies good media press and changes in the strategy to get the approval of the consumers. Both case studies points out the impact of technology and how it at first affected the campaigns for bad with negative that changed the reputation of both companys. Apple's dilemma was very embarrassing for the company with negative reports and predictions of how the iPhone was going to sell in Japan. The propaganda was already put out to the media about the Japanese saying No Thanks to Apple concerning the iPhone 3. Apple thought that Japan would be ecstatic with the new product but supposedly the opposite occurred with reports of weak showing of the iPhone3. Of course with Apple being the cutting edge in technology and innovation in the western world Japan did not feel the same way about Apple's iPhone3. First Japan was a hard market to try to get into the for Apple and their competition Nokia, and Motorola, whose attempts to grab Japanese customers were futile. So this was going to be a difficult campaign for Apple. At the...
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...[Course Title] [Instructor Name] [Date] Apple iPad Marketing Plan Executive Summary To survive in the global and competitive business environment, it is essential for a company’s to conduct extensive research so that they can develop a strong brand image from the initial stage as it leads to greater financial benefits for the company. The marketing plan of Apple’s iPad is the topic where an effective marketing strategy is developed to ensure its success in the global competitive market where major plays such as Sony, Compaq and Dell have a significant impact upon Apple’s strategies. Apple’s latest ipad is the revolutionary product which is a portable mini device used as a pc anywhere with its wide range of options and innovative design. Apple’s marketing strategy will be focusing upon the product design, brand positioning, price and promotion of iPad in the global market. This will be linked to the research and analysis of the environmental forces and SWOT analysis to understand the company’s position. Apple’s market strategy will be incorporated with the generic business strategy which is towards growth and maintaining a strong position in the market through its innovative products. Apple will use competitive marketing strategy for its iPad where two such strategies can be developed which are differentiation and Focus to make iPad a success in the global market. Marketing planning and strategies can become highly effective if Apple focuses upon its strategic human resource...
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...managers understand how internal and external factors affect these four functions of management. Globalization, technology, innovation, diversity, and ethics are some of the internal and external factors that can and do influence routine decisions managers must make while planning, organizing, leading, and controlling their respective businesses. Managers also use delegation to manage the different internal and internal factors and the different management functions. Founded in 1976 in a garage behind a house, Apple Inc. through the visionary leadership of Stephen P. Jobs revolutionized the computer industry before his resignation in 1985 in large part because of his inability to respond to internal factors that should have affected his management decisions (Pollack, 1985). Over the next 10 years Apple struggled to maintain market share until Jobs returned and revolutionized the company again by deftly responding to external and internal factors to reinvent the Apple brand and return it to prominence by making products better (Bajarin, 2010). External and Internal Factors To be competitive, companies need to consider the external and internal factors, and choose the best way to implement their goals. Managers’ decisions are affected by the technological advances, competitors, government regulations, customers’ preferences, companies’ resources. When Steve Jobs returned to Apple, Inc in 1997, his decision to team up with the company’s then biggest...
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...Running head: APPLE MAINTAINING THE MUSIC BUSINESS Ever since Apple introduced its iTunes Online Store, the music and technology industries have changed for good. This business venture brought tremendous profits to Apple as a company and the music sector. This success has been maintained by the launch of Apple TV and iPhone in the year 2007. It is this innovativeness that has managed to help Apple stay ahead of its rivals in business. However, there are a number of key strategic challenges facing Apple Computer. All their products face stiff competition from rivals who sell their merchandise at lower prices and possible substitutes as well. Since the launch of iTunes.com, it is evident that Apple has experienced huge competition. Among iTunes competitors include Napster, RealNetworks, Inc., Kazaa, Sony, Virgin Media, Wal-Mart, Yahoo! Music Unlimited, Disney, Hp, CinemaNow, Movie Link, and many others. Various giant companies like Nokia and Motorola have always been on the move to outdo Apple. They have always been putting competitive products into the market to rival Apple. This seems to be the major problem facing the company in its quest for staying a leader in the market. It means that Apple has to be innovative always and lead from the front. Another challenge facing the company is their partnership with other companies. It is evident that Apple’s management tends to be controlling, hence creating tension between them and their business partners. A number of companies have...
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...Internal Environmental Analysis STR 581 August 27, 2012 Barbara Fuller External and Internal Environmental Analysis Apple Inc. was first launched into the technology market as a computer company. In 1976, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak launched Apple Inc. with the mission of reaching a diverse community globally to market its products. Since that time, there have been changes in the external environment of the company that has an impact on the decisions the organization makes. Apple Inc. has implemented frameworks to assess its external and internal environment. The company has identifies the specific domains that affect the operations of the company from the outside. These forces of the organization enable the operations of the company to be influenced. Apple Inc. considers the global market to be of high importance. Globalization is becoming a criterion for large organizations to excel above their competition. Apple Inc. needs managers and executives proactively understanding that if the company is not globalizing it can leave them behind of the competition. This can be a tough challenge for Apple because many U.S. companies have not been successful capturing many global markets. Apple never thought about capitalizing on its digital future globally until they made a change in their strategy. Apple had to realize just how much influence it would make by expanding its products and service to a global level. It would help to increase...
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...Over the past year in international relations clearly manifested several trends that suggest the beginning of a new political phase. Period replaced the Cold War ended. Upcoming events is hardly possible to predict, but the main factors that will determine the future development are evident now. Just make a reservation: in the scope of this article were very important points, such as the beginning of the spread of nuclear weapons, a progressive weakening of the system of international governance, expansion of the incident or failed states, and others. Recent advances in technology have created a single world market of labor and capital. The ability to act as a high use value, regardless of their location in alignment rates worldwide. In recent years, this factor of a price equalization were used nations with abundant cheap labor and the people who have access to cheap capital. Some argue that the current era of rapid technological progress the merit of work, and some argue that it is a merit of capital. What both camps infringed is the fact that the technology not only integrates with existing sources of labor and capital, but also creates new ones. Machines replaced the principal amount of types of human labor than ever before. How do they reproduce themselves, they also create more capital. This means that the real winners in the future will not be providers of cheap labor, or the owners of ordinary capital, both of which will be shorter for automation. Luck is in favor...
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