meanings and challenges both in and out of the organisations. It is for this reason that this essay aims to address the importance of organisational theory in a real company. Organisational theories are meant to explain an organisation and its structure. In this case the Apple Inc. organisation will be explored in details and the two theories; knowledge-based theory and diffusion of innovation theory will also be examined comprehensively and how they relate to the apple Inc. Apple Inc., an American
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Current Strategic and Leadership Challenges for Apple Inc. Apple’s Past Performance Apple Computer was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, a pair of 20-something college dropouts, starting off by offering Macintosh personal computers. The new formed company managed to revolutionize the “domestic life and subsequently information storage and consumption” of generations to come. Despite its impressive rapid growth and high profits in late 1980’s, the company had to later transform
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Apple Incorporated is a U.S. based computer and electronics firm that manufactures products such as the iPod, iPhone, Macintosh computer, iPad, and Apple Watch. Apple Incorporated was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, who released the Apple II computer in 1977 (Apple Inc…, 2015). The next product launched by Apple Inc. was The Apple Lisa which was released in 1983 and was the first computer to have a mouse and a graphical user interface (Apple Inc…, 2015). The first Macintosh computer
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Assignment 2: Challenges in the Global Business Environment Nitha Calixte Business and Society Professor Said June 1, 2016 Assignment 2: Challenges in the Global Business Environment Apple Inc. was founded in 1977. To date, this company has continually offered a wide range of products to meet the growing demands of customers all over the world. Apple not only produces and sells computer software and cellphones; they also distribute consumer electronic products around the globe. Increasing
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Chapter 3 Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy 103 I N T E R A C T I V E S E S S I O N : T E C H N O LO GY IS THE IPAD A DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGY? Tablet computers have come and gone several times before, but the iPad looks like it will be different. It has a gorgeous 10-inch color display, a persistent WiFi Internet connection, potential use of high-speed cellular networks, functionality from over 250,000 applications available on Apple’s App Store, and the ability to deliver
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over in 1981 and brought it to fruition. Jobs didn't write the code or design the circuit boards, but he provided the vision that made it happen.”(Macworld; Nov 2011,) Steve Jobs was a visionary it all started for him in 1976 when he cofounded the Apple company with Steve Wozniak in their garage. Steve Jobs found electronics fascinating he worked on electronic hobby kits when he could. While in college Steve Jobs dropped out but keep going to classes that interested him in the field of electronics
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LENOVO GOES GLOBAL 1. What are the three major challenges that Lenovo faces in the next 5 years? How should we address them? a. The first major challenge that Lenovo will face is turning their recent purchase of Motorola from red to black regarding profits. According to CRN.com, in 2013, Motorola was operating with a $928 million loss. The prior year, 2012, was not much better with a loss of $616 million. Lenovo has proven that they are capable of turning unprofitable markets around when they
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companies, and comparing and contrasting their methods of handling a significant change in their organizations The two companies that I will be analyzing on how they handled significant leadership change in their organization will be Microsoft and Apple. In the media lately, we learned Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, stepped down from the organization. Generally when organizations make changes, they risk a shift in employees, shareholders, and customers keeping the integrity in the organization
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Business July 24, 2014 Abstract Apple is a corporation that is known for obtaining and upholding their reputation as the first to master certain features and pieces of innovative technology. With a major reputation to uphold, great responsibility becomes a leading factor in decision making throughout the organization. The entire fan base and legacy behind the success of Apple and all of their products have a lot to do with their branding. The name Apple and “I” products are all a part of a
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