creates consumer electronics, computer software, and commercial servers. The company was founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak on April 1, 1976 and was later incorporated the company on January 3, 1977, in Cupertino, California. In 1985, Jobs left Apple and founded NeXT, acquired the graphics division of Lucasfilm (Pixar), and joined the Disney’s Board of Directors. It was not until 1997 that Jobs returned to Apple and saved it from bankruptcy. Apple currently operates in 13 countries and has over
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Jobs’s job Who are the candidates to be the technology firm’s next leader? THE fuss began in June when Steve Jobs, the boss of Apple, came on stage in San Francisco to make one of the theatrical product announcements for which he is known. His trademark black mock-turtleneck was drooping from a fleshless frame, and his neck and cheeks were hollow. In hushed tones, the audience began wondering whether his pancreatic cancer—which he was treated for in 2004—had returned. The firm blamed a “common
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Introduction: In 1955 Steve Jobs was born in San Francisco, California and shortly after, his unwed biological parents put him up for adoption. Paul and Clara Jobs, a middle class couple who raised him in Santa Clara County, better known as Silicon Valley, adopted him. As a result, Steve Jobs grew up in a neighborhood where he was surrounded by engineers, innovation, and exposure to the cutting edge of various electronic advancements. As a young child Jobs began to express interest in electronics
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and accessions. This company also sells and deliver digital contents and application through the ITunes store, Apple store, IBook store and the Mac App store. Apple sells product worldwide through its retail store. The company was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne on April 1, 1976 and it is headquartered in Cupertino CA. Apple is worth $672.0 B . But getting there did not just happen, Apples strategy to them the where they’re right now. "Generally in war, the best policy is to
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Apple Computer, Inc Company Report I have chosen to do Apple Computer, Inc for my company report. Apple is in the computer software industry and in the technology sector. Apple is a very interesting company with its vast relationships with other big companies and also huge loyal customer base it has created over the years. From the buyer concentration aspect Apple has many relationships with huge manufacturing companies such as LG and previously Samsung for their iPhone and iPad displays. All the
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its starting years, Steve Jobs and Wozniak were responsible for the introduction of the company first innovation that was put on sale. The first personal computer product was sold then, after which, the two founders continued to produce more and more innovative personal computers. However, not all years were lucky years for Apple Inc, there were also times that the company experienced some financial struggles that led to several changes in the management. In 1997, Steve Jobs took over the operations
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style of organisation helps them to fulfil their purposes By Daniyel Hircock Above shows Apple’s organisational chart. Though not a clear cut hierarchy, it is certain that Steve Jobs used to be top of the company. Having him on top of everything else was one of the major factors that Apple did so well as a company. Steve Jobs was the inventor who was always praised for how well he handled his employers. After his passing, however, Timothy Cook has taken over. Cook knows he has a hard position to
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will no doubt be known throughout history as one of the most innovative companies of the technological boom. Business School’s across the country are highlighting Apple’s extremely successful premium niche strategy and praising Steve Job’s as an innovator. Since Steve Jobs’ unfortunate passing the future of Apple has been a source of debate. The real question is whether or not Apple’s growth is sustainable even if new innovative minds take Job’s place. This report will provide an analysis on possible
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October 2011, the company introduced its most challenging smartphone Galaxy S ll, which was considered as a tough competitor for Apple's smartphone. Another largest smartphone producers and best know brand is Apple. Apple was founded by Steve Jobs (Jobs) and Steve Wozniak in 1976 in California, USA. The company was popular for producing advanced technologybased hi-tech gadgets such as iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV and operating systems. These companies takes more than half of all the smart phone
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2011). A great example of strategic management is the story of Apple, Inc., formally known as Apple Computers. This story is innovative, includes traditional business strategies, an amazing record in leading change and unplanned successes. Steve Jobs, one of Apple’s founders, made the companies mission to be, “to bring an easy-to-use computer to the market” (Yoffie, 2008). When Apple went public in late 1980 the company immediately took on a new objective – to make the stockholders money.
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