Theory) are reviewed in order to explain and support the arguments of the reporting methodology. In addition, the reports of two multinational companies, Apple Inc. and Toyota Motor Corporation are inspected with the theories. It is found that both companies involved in multiple activities in promoting and educating the publics about their operations as well as the ways to protect themselves and the nature. It can be concluded that both companies abide the framework and theories to disclose information
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CONCLUTION…………………………………………………………………………………….……. 11 11. REFERENCES……………………………………………………………………………….…………. 13 Introduction The value chain approach was introduced by Michael Porter in the 1980s in his book “Competitive Advantage: Creating and Sustaining Superior Performance” (Porter, 1985). The concept of value added, in the form of the value chain, can be utilized to develop an organization’s sustainable competitive advantage in the business arena of the 21st C. All organizations consist of activities that link together
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Social Performance of Organizations Apple Inc. is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Cupertino, California, that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, online services, and personal computers (www.apple.com). Apple Company was developed on the 1st of April, 1976 by the co-founders named Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. The first 30 years of the company was named Apple Computer Inc. but later on January 9, 2007, the word “Computer” has removed
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Table of Contents Executive Summary 2 Introduction 3 I. Alternative strategies to achieve goal and objectives of the Apple 4 1. Evaluation according to the methods of growth. 4 2. Evaluating the strategies according to market- product strategies. 6 3. Evaluation the strategies according to the diversification 8 4. Evaluation the strategies according to the potential risks. 9 5. Evaluation according to the benefits and costs of the strategies. 11 II. Selection the strategy 12
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Apple and Samsung Name Institutional Affiliation Apple and Samsung Apple and Samsung are leading brands in electronics and technology around the globe. Apple Inc. was launched as a computer company in 1976. It was established by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. It is considered as one of the best company that has unsurpassed products and services so far. Apple
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Financial Analysis, Apple Inc. For the fiscal year ended September 24, 2011 By Michael Sarkis 04/12/2012 Table of Contents Abstract 3 Background 3 Stock Performance 5 Ratio Calculations & Interpretations 6 Liquidity Ratios 6 I. Current Ratio 6 II. Quick Ratio 7 Asset Management Ratios 7 I. Inventory Turnover 7 II. Total Asset Turnover 8 Financial Leverage Management Ratios 8 Profitability Ratios 9 I. Gross Profit Margin Ratio 9 II. Net Profit
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Introduction The Apple Inc. was found by two mutual interests‟ friends Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. It is a high technology corporation mainly design and produce mobile for media and communication device, digital music player, and the production and sells of variety of software, networking, service and maintenance and other digital applications. However, the company also sells and delivers kinds of digital applications such as iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod, Apple TV and a portfolio of consumer and professional
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implement and create this new service for Apple, Inc. Executive Summary Apple Inc. is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Cupertino, California, that designs, develops and sells consumer electronics, computer software, online services, and personal computers. We will be focusing on Apple, Inc. to create a new service that will not only impact Apple's reputation in a positive way, but it will also promote more success. Apple, Inc. has many innovated products that have been
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1. What are the chief elements of Apple’s overall competitive strategy? How well do the pieces fit together? Is the strategy evolving? Apple Corporation, Capital requirement degree of completion, Brand identifies the product price; demand, and the apple users. Supplier power, Barriers, Rivalry, Treat of Substitutes, and Buyer Power represents Apple’s overall competitive strategy. Music, Internet, and Computer is an n innovation for long term development, technological improvement with a unique design
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4 functions of the organisation An explanation of how these different functions work together within the organisation to optimise performance An identification of the culture of the organisation and at least 2 ways this affects operations. NAME: COHORT: COMPANY: Apple Inc. WORD COUNT 750 In order to understand the organizational business or operation environment and cope with specific organizational culture, it seems important to get the comprehensive information regarding the products
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