APPLE INC. CASE ANALYSIS RICHARD CARLISLE COLUMBIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Apple, Inc. was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. The corporate headquarters are currently located in Cupertino, CA. In the United States Apple has created or supported about 1,027,000 jobs: 627K due to iOS Ecosystems, 334K due to Apple spending and growth at other companies, and 66K employees nationwide (Apple, Inc., 2015). Despite struggling through the late 1980’s and the recession years of 2008-2009
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Apple Inc. is a very successful producer of computer software and hardware that leads in its competitive industry. To evaluate the progress, success, and faults of the company, the SWOT analysis is used. SWOT analysis stands for Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat for a particular organization, which can help in formulating a strategy for its business and can also help in analyzing its internal environment (Strengths & Weakness) and external environment (Opportunities & Threats). First of
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global environment. Competitive analysis is an important component in environmental scanning. In this paper, the internal and external environments of three popular companies will be studied and contrast the ways in which companies analyze their internal as well as external environment and the strategies formed accordingly to get a competitive edge over others. Three popular companies selected in this paper are Coca Cola, Proctor, and Gamble (P&G), and Apple Inc. All three organizations are related
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Case Study on IB of Apple Inc. Introduction Apple Inc. is one of the world’s most successful multinational corporations engaged in researching, designing and producing electronic technology devices and solutions. The sensational success and tremendous profit of Apple Inc. are created through globalizing its businesses. According to Corteau and Milan (2011), globalization usually involves a series of interrelated activities such as internationalization of finance and trades. The company has
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Abstract Apple Inc is a multinational company that designs and manufactures computer hardware, software, and other consumer electronics. Today, Apple Inc is known as the largest technology company in the world. In May of 2010, Apples market cap closed at $222.12 billion which put them ahead of Microsoft Corp. As years went on, they continued the blow other companies out of the water. Currently Apple is the most valuable company in the world. Although they have many big competitors, they have a $260
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Business Analysis: Apple Inc. Part I Apple Inc. is an American multinational corporation that designs and markets consumer electronics, computer software, and personal computers. The company's best-known hardware products include the Macintosh computers, iPod, iPhone and iPad. As of August 2010, the company operates 301 retail stores in ten countries, and an online store. In September of 2010, Apple had 46,600 full time employees and 2,800 temporary full time employees worldwide and had worldwide
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Running head: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT REPORT OF APPLE, INC. Strategic management report of Apple, Inc. Xu Ruiqing FTDipFM10 Kaplan Higher Education Academic February 6th 2013 Table of Contents Running head: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT REPORT OF APPLE, INC. 1 Table of Contents 2 1. Introduction 3 2. SWOT 4 2.1 Strengths 4 2.2 Weakness 4 2.3 Opportunities 4 2.4 Threats 5 3. External analysis (general environment) 5 3.1 Politics/legal 5 3.2 Economic conditions 5 3.3 Social
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Business Analysis II, Apple Inc., Dell Inc., & Microsoft Corp. Cheryl Alcantara Online Main/MGT 521 Jason Miller July 17, 2011 Business Analysis II, Apple Inc., Dell Inc., & Microsoft Corp. Cheryl Alcantara Online Main/MGT 521 Jason Miller July 17, 2011 08 Fall 08 Fall Technology includes items like the telephone and computer. “The computer is capable of handling precisely quantified information much higher speed than the unaided human†(3
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Strategic Management Strategic Inputs: Firm History: Apple Inc. operates in the U.S. the company designs and manufactures computer electronics, computer software and personal computers. Which include Macintosh computers, iPod, iPhones, iPads, and Mac OS X operating system among many other products. The company was established in 1976 in California. The company changed its name from Apple computer Inc. in 2007 to Apple Inc. to reflect the growth and expansion undergone by the company in the electronics
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