External and Internal Environmental Analysis Apple Inc. is a computer product company that was launched into the market through the collaborative efforts of Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in the year of 1976 and is aimed at reaching the diverse global community. The changes in the external environment of the company determine the decisions that the corporation will make. Apple Inc. has reputable frameworks that have been developed to assess the external environments of the company. The company has
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CRITIQUE/FIRM LEVEL ANALYSIS INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT – UNIVERSITY OF BALLARAT CHINTHAKA ARIYAPALA – ID 30100162 Brief Content Topic Page 1. INTRODUCTION...………………………………………………………………………….. 3 2. VALUE CHAIN FRAMEWORK-CRITIQUE…………………………………………………….. 3 3. MAIN ASPECT OF VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS…………………………………………………. 3 4. PRIMARY ACTIVITIES…………………………………………………………………………………. 4 5. SUPPORT ACTIVITIES………………………………………………………………….…………. 5 6. LIMITATION OF VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS………………………………………………………
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Table of Contents 1. PESTEL analysis 2 2. Porter's five forces model 4 3. Strengths and weaknesses of Apple, Inc (7-s model) 6 4. Core competency of Apple Inc and VRIO model. What were Apple’s competitive advantages? 8 5. New formula to create a sustainable competitive advantage 8 6. Assessment of Apple’s initial strategy for the iPhone. Quick change to a different strategy. 8 7. EFE and IFE matrix; strategic recommendations on Apple Inc SWOT matrix; SPACE matrix; evaluation of strategic
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APPLE INC. [pic] APPLE COMPUTERS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This research paper is fully depends upon the true information on the Apple Inc. This paper is specially made for the Apple Computers. The purpose of the paper is to provide the strategic analysis plan for the Apple Inc for the next three years i.e. 2011-2013. The strategic Management Model for Apple Inc gives the useful output from the analysis of all the factors that contributes. This project is based upon to find out
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Business Analysis Part I Pamela Lewis Management 521 October 10, 2011 Dr. Melanie Brown Business Analysis Part I The company tasked a mutual fund manager to evaluation Apple Incorporated to determine if this would be a sound investment for the company. The mutual funds manager will conduct a business analysis on Apple Incorporated and present the recommendations to the company. Apple Inc. is a company known for its vibrant line of products and the innovation it brings to those products
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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
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Microsoft and Apple are in the electronic equipment industry, and have a NAICS code of 334111. Microsoft participates in the provision of developing and marketing software and hardware services. These products include, computers, phones, and intelligent devices. They also specialize in everyday software products such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Microsoft’s target market is expansive. The Microsoft Suite is aimed for anyone that can use a computer. According to Yahoo Finance, Apple is considered
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“Case 14: Apple Computer, Inc.: Maintaining the Music Business while introducing iPhone and Apple TV” Assignment 2; “Case 14: Apple Computer, Inc.: Maintaining the Music Business while introducing iPhone and Apple TV” Anthony Green Professor Milan Havel BUS499 July 24, 2011 “Case 14: Apple Computer, Inc.: Maintaining the Music Business while introducing iPhone and Apple TV” * Describe the key strategic challenges facing Apple Computer. * Describe the dimensions along which company
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Apple in case study Question 1/ Analyze the microenvironment and drivers of changes of the PC industry. What are the opportunities and threats facing Apple, Inc. (PESTEL analysis, “Uncertainty/Impact” drivers’ analysis and Scenario Planning)? 20% : a) Opportunities and threats facing Apple, Inc. Opportunities: * Entrance in new markets; * High levels of demand of Apple’s products (IPhone, IPad); * Damages from competitors who doesn’t respect Apple’s patent; * Exploitation
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Jeremy White Kaplan University Dr. Sjuib May 17, 2012 Executive Summary: Apple Inc, is an American multinational organization which deals in manufacturing, designing and marketing computers, computer software and different consumer electronics. The company has been listed in NASDAQ exchange under ‘AAPL’ ticker symbol. The company is headed by Mr. Bill Campbell. The present CEO of Apple Inc. is Mr. Steve Jobs, who has a strong focus on innovation. The company works strongly on innovation
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