Business Analysis Part 1: Apple, Inc. Apple is a highly innovated business that entered the business world making computers back in the 1980s. They ventured out in the 2000s making non-PC devices and by the spring of 2010 had a market capitalization of $220 billion dollars. As a mutual fund manager, I have performed a SWOT analysis to determine whether or not to invest in this company. I will identify internal and external stakeholders, evaluate their needs and see how the organization measures
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Business 100 Assessment 1: Critical Essay (Word Count: 1565) Introduction Apple Inc., the world’s third largest mobile phone maker, ranks in 2013 as the world's “second largest information technology company in terms of revenue” (“Gartner Says Worldwide Sales” 2012). Apple is the world’s “most valuable brand” in the report Best Global Brands produced by Omnicom Group in 2013 (Elliott 2013). For companies as large as Apple, which utilise a wide range of resources and whose influence and power are
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Executive Summary Apple Inc., formerly Apple Computer, Inc., is a multinational corporation that creates consumer electronics, smart phones, tablets, personal computers, computer software, and commercial servers, and is a digital distributor of media content. Apple's core product lines are the iPhone smartphone, iPad tablet computer, iPod portable media players, and Macintosh computer line. Founders, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak effectively created Apple Computer on April 1, 1976, with the release
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The aim of this essay is to collate the approach towards corporate social responsibility of two public limited companies, Apple and Samsung, which are both rivals and partners. In present, Apple is suing Samsung for patent breaches, however, at the same time Samsung is a supplier of some key components for Apple’s products. First of all, a basic definition of corporate social responsibility (CSR) will be presented and followed by comparison of the most important CSR initiatives divided according
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Apple Incorporated was formed on April 1, 1976 and designs, manufactors and markets mobile and media devices, computers and digital music players. Apple also sells a range of related software, services and third party digital content and applications. Apples products and services include the iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod and Apple TV, and a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications which include the iOS and OS X operating systems, iCloud, and a service and support offerings. Apple
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in Cupertino, California, Apple Inc. has experienced many challenges throughout its business history. In 1997 Apple share price was $3.30. In 2012 it share price had risen to $599.55 compared to 2011 at $339.87. On Forbes Global High Performance 2000, Apple is ranked 113 in 2009 and 75 in 2010 compare to Dell and HP which were 187 and 183. Apple is the world's most valuable company, with a current market capitalization of $559 billion. To millions of consumers, the Apple brand embodies quality, prestige
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Management Strategies of Apple Inc. Introduction Apple is an American multinational technology corporation which has been highly regarded for its innovative products for a long time. Apple is recognised by customers for its hardware products including iPhone, iPad, iMac, iPod and Apple Watch, which ingeniously combine advanced features, unparalleled user experience and attention to small details in design (University Alliance, 2016). As an multinational company, Apple has its well-appointed retailing
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5/7/2013 MK0274 | W10003081Word Count: 2052 | Tutor: Paul Copley | Northumbria University | Marketing Communications Plan for the Launch of the iPhone 5 | Northumbria University | Marketing Communications Plan for the Launch of the iPhone 5 | Contents Page No. 1.0. Introduction…………………………………………………………………….…………………….2 2.0. Section 1- Campaign Context Analysis……………………………………………..…….2 3.1. Customer Analysis………………………………………………………………...…….2 3.2.1. Demographics……………………
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Introduction The current global and virtual business environment shapes the business strategy for the aim of competing by knowledge and expertise to win the market share in the long run. Apple Inc. is one of the major leading hardware manufacturers, originates from the United States and is popular among the world. Its long-term direction could be strengthening the research, design, development and manufacturing phases. The success of this company relies its competitive strategy, which integrates
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Apple Inc.’s financial results for its fiscal 2012 ended September 29, 2012 show to be more profitable in comparison to its previous year. However, its marginal growth rate was not as profitable as its previous fiscal years. Apple reported the fourth quarterly revenue of $36 billion and quarterly net profit of $8.2 billion, or $8.67 per diluted share. In comparison to the year ago quarter, these results are up from revenue of $28.27 billion and net profit of $6.62 billion. Apple’s organizational
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