APPLE COMPUTER, INC.: A CASE ANALYSIS SWOT analysis and recommendation -------------------- INTRODUCTION According to Apple Computer's 2007 10-K Annual Report, "The Company is committed to bringing the best personal computing, portable digital music and mobile communication experience to students, educators, creative professionals, businesses, government agencies, and consumers through its innovative hardware, software, peripherals, services, and Internet offerings." The company's 2005
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De Montfort University City University of Hong Kong BA (HONS) BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONS AND MANAGEMENT (121-29080) Corporate Strategy (Module code: BAMG 3108) Assignment Topic: Group Report Submit on: 20 November 2012 Name of Instructor: Mr. Eric Lam Name of Student (DMU Student No): (1) Kong Kwok Shing (DMU) P11013981 (SCOPE) 52810589 (2) Lai Ka Yi (DMU) P11014709 (SCOPE) 52810450 (3) Ng Yiu Ping (DMU) P11013811 (SCOPE) 52810332 (4) Wong Shu Kei (DMU)
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Project iphone 5 Apple's Mission Statement Apple Computer is committed to protecting the environment, health and safety of our employees, customers and the global communities where we operate. We recognize that by integrating sound environmental, health and safety management practices into all aspects of our business, we can offer technologically innovative products and services while conserving and enhancing recourses for future generations. Apple strives for continuous improvement in our environmental
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1 What is the external environment scanning that Sony (TV division only) is misinterpreted on analysis? External environment scanning of an organization comprises social, economic, technological and regulatory forces. For Sony electronics and elaborates are the key factors and trends that impact the electronics industry. The external environment scanning that Sony is minister prated on analysis is social environment. According to the analysis the external environment scanning of electronics
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against CSR 3.3.1 Arguments Against 3.3.2 Arguments For 3.3.3 Summary of the key debates 4 Methodology 5 CSR at Apple Inc. 5.1 Apple's profile 5.2 Reasons to engage in CSR 5.3 CSR policies at Apple Inc. 5.4 Type of CSR approach taken by Apple Inc. 5.5 Key dilemmas within CSR challenges 5.5.1. Labour and human rights 5.5.2. Workers’ health and safety 5.6 CSR tactics at Apple Inc. 6 Conclusion 7 References Word Count: 2837 1 Executive Summary Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
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disadvantages of using SWOT analysis to develop corporate strategy. Discuss using examples related to at least two companies. Introduction SWOT analysis SWOT analysis can also be called as SLOT analysis which is a strategic planning or direction for making decision based on available resources to determine valuate the Strength, Weaknesses/limitations, Opportunities, and Threats involved in a project or in a small business (business venture). It mentions the objective of business or a collaborative
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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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Samsung Case Analysis Lindsay Eddow Luxchmi Gill Jonathan Lee Carol Lin GBA 652: Marketing Seminar Professor Kevin Moncrief Fall 2014 California Polytechnic University Pomona Table of Contents I. Company Background 4 Values & Philosophy 4 Vision 5 Performance 5 History 5 The Samsung Philosophy 5 Samsung Electronics Co., LTD 6 Operations 6 Products 7 Design 7 Environmental Record 7 II. Issues / Problems 9 III. Company Goals, Objectives, or Drivers 14 IV.
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Market Definiton Apples customer market range from advanced power users to inexperienced users that are looking for an “easy to use” device. Their customers also range from single buyers to bulk purchases made by schools and businesses. Apple also competes in the market of just about all digital and print media. General Environment Economic – Because of tough financial times many are facing buyers in the United States and Europe may be hesitant to purchase Apple products because of their premium
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SWOT Analysis of Apple, Inc. Name Institution Affiliation SWOT Analysis of Apple, Inc. Company Overview: Apple Inc. Apple Inc. was co-founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak on April 1, 1976 (Johnson, 2012). Originally, the duo sought to develop a simple micro-computer board that could be offered to small and businesses. However, since its conception, Apple exhibited unprecedented growth in the ICT industry with its initial products, including Apple I, Apple II and Macintosh becoming the first commercially
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