UNIT 1 i Overview of strategic management Unit 1 BMG 303/05 Strategic Management Overview of Strategic Management ii WAWASAN OPEN UNIVERSITY BMG 303/05 Strategic Management COURSE TEAM Course Team Coordinator: Dr. Chuah Poh Lean Content Writer: Dr. Hasliza Abdul Halim Instructional Designer: Mr. Khoo Chiew Keen Academic Member: Ms Lum Li Sean COURSE COORDINATOR Ms. Loo Saw Khuan EXTERNAL COURSE ASSESSOR Associate Professor Dr. Haji Hamzah Dato Abdul Rahman, Universiti
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Name: Pankaj S. Vyas Roll No: P 60 MMS 2nd year Submitted To: Prof. Pallavi Chandawaskar Marketing Assignment- Case Study-“Microsoft Unveils Surface” Q1) With a launch of surface, what difficulties Microsoft will be facing in challenging Apples dominance of Ipad being market leader? Ans: The following are the difficulties Microsoft will be facing in challenging Apples dominance of Ipad being market leader: 1) The first difficulty is that they are moving totally from their core business
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College: Tutor: Date: Apple Inc. Analysis & Strategic Management Introduction Strategic management is the process by which an organization drafts, implements and evaluates cross-functional decisions that enable the organization to achieve its long-term objectives. It entails the process of specifying the mission of the organization, its vision, objectives and the development of the various strategies to achieve the objectives of the organization. Apple Inc. (Apple) has managed to create
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CONTENTS Page Abstract 3 1. Introduction 4 2. External environment of Apple 4 2.1. Macro-environment Analyse PESTEL 4 2.1.1. Political 4 Contents Page Abstract 3 1. Introduction 4 2. External environment of Apple 4 2.1. Macro-environment Analyse PESTEL 4 2.1.1. Political 4 2.1.2. Economic 5 2.1.3. Social 5 2.1.4. Technological 5 2.1.5. Environmental 6 2.1.6. Legal 6 2.2. Industries and sectors - Analyse Five Forces framework 6 2.2.1. The bargaining power of suppliers 7 2.2
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The word innovation and Apple are synonymous, from its inception in 1976 to date; it has innovated repeatedly and unceasingly with the one simple rule “SIMPLICITY”. Innovation being the key word here, the Apple strategy for the same is extremely consumer centric, they constantly create new products by assessing the needs of the consumer/consumers and in the process deliver new and cool products that possess high quality, craftsmanship and design. This case study discusses the company’s approach
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IT Case Study 3 1. Describe the business (products, services, etc.), strategies, operations and innovations of Apple, google and Microsoft. 2. Why is mobile computing so important to these three firms? Evaluate the mobile platform offerings of each firm. 3. What is the significance of mobile apps, app stores and closed vs. open app standards to the success or failure of mobile computing? 4. Which company will prevail in this epic struggle? Justify your answer. In this triangular
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1995 in Los Altos, California. He is Co-founder, Chairman, and former CEO of Apple Inc. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak who were high school friends and both college dropouts joined together to start the Apple computer in 1976. They received credit for inventing the first computer for home use. I chose to write about Steve Jobs and his great accomplishments. He made it possible for people everywhere to have access to a computer whether is was at home or in a workplace. Along with achievements he possessed
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Apple’s shareholders and customers were losing faith, and competitors were closing in fast. These crises began when John Scully joined Apple in 1983 and also the ouster of Steve Jobs from Apple Computers (Apple) in September 1985 because he cannot work closely with John Scully. Both Jobs and Scully have difference opinion in running the business. In the 1990s, Apple changed three CEOs in the four years between 1993 and 1997, and the company went through several reorganizations and also the returned
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Introduction: Apple Company was developed on April 1st, 1976 by co-founders named Steve Jobs and Steve wozniak in Cupertino California. The company was named “Apple Computers” best known for its Machintosh PCs in the 1980s and 90s. The first computer created was the Apple1 in 1976, which did not have much success; in 1978 the Apple11 was introduced to the market and was successful for many years. On January 9th, 2007 “Apple Computers” was renamed “Apple Inc.” to reflect the shift in focus towards
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Hereby, a customer feels to get a fair value for this money if the portions are large and quickly prepared and served. It is less about service and a nice atmosphere. It is more about receiving a large meal at the lowest possible price. Still, in the case of a fast food restaurant cleanness and hygiene has to be ensured as well. 2. What are the expected augmented value chain elements for each of these retailers? a) Best Buy b) Ikea c) Local hair salon a) Best Buy
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