Case 3: Apple Inc. I. Introduction Apple Computer is an innovative company evolving on the multimedia and high technology market. It is present on hardware and software markets‚ as well as in the on-line services market. Its highly diversified offer makes Apple Computers a company that is very hard to manage. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak created the company in 1976. They wanted to “change the world through technology” by creating the personal computer (PC). The launch of Apple II in 1978 was the
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expectations (Johnson‚ Scholes and Whittington 2004). Before formulating a strategy‚ an organization has to gauge its current position in the market using strategic analysis. This involves the use of internal and external analysis tools to gain both an inside view of an organization and the macro environment. Internal analysis tools are used to identify and evaluate an organization’s strengths and weaknesses in terms of its resources‚ operational capabilities and core competencies. This gives
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Apple SWOT Apple’s Strengths * ITunes Online Store is an excellent source of revenue derived from sales of music and applications for Apple’s iPhone‚ IPad and iPod touch devices. * Excellent brand loyalty by its customers. Many own multiple products (Mac‚ iPhone‚ etc.) * No debt‚ excellent cash flow. $13bn Net Income in most recent quarter. (Dec 2011). * Excellent Research & Development division that is able to deliver (premium) products that customers will stand in line to buy
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Hewlett Packard: S: 1. Product diversity: HP not just do the software and hardware but the whole rang of service to design‚ implement and IT infrastructure. Right now HP is dominating the market of printer with 40% market share. The product diversity enables the company to hold its position even in the time of recession. 2.Successful strategic acquisitions: In 2002 HP acquire the Compaq and become the largest PC manufacturer by replacing the Dell. In November of 2009‚ Hewlett Packard announced
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TAMPERE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Institute of Industrial Management TETA-5036 Management of Innovation Case Analysis 1: Apple Computer return date: Sturday 10th Novemeber Students: 206192‚ Carlos Gomez‚ carlos.gomezbarbero@tut.fi 206171‚ Ceyda Elbasioglu‚ ceyda.elbasioglu@tut.fi 197327‚ Fabio Parisi‚ fabio.parisi@tut.fi 206261‚ Gina Monjaraz‚ georgina.mojarazgomez@tut.fi 206622‚ Merve Eralp‚ merve.eralp@tut.fi Table of Contents:
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there was the invention of the first telephone by Alexander Graham Bell. From there‚ society has continued to re-invent and re-evaluate technology‚ with the most recent device being the iPhone 6 from Apple Inc. Your daughter‚ Mariah Crooks‚ is in need of this phone for a variety of reasons. Buying her an iPhone 6 will grant her better phone capabilities‚ keep her from complaining and instill contentment‚ and continue to teach her responsibility with priviledged items. The practices of contentment
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ANTONINE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF BUISINESS ADMINISTRATION Senior Project for the Bachelor of Business Degree PROJECT ’S TITLE Apple TV Presented by: Marwan Nohra Advisor: Mrs. Madiana Mouawad Academic September 2012 ABSTRACT If you travel back in time and found yourself in a small Lebanese village in 1390 ’s what would you find? Would you find a computer‚ or a mobile telephone‚ or a music player‚ or a television? Think for a moment how life would have been if you were
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recent release of the much-coveted iPhone 5‚ Apple has pronounced its dominance in the mobile phone manufacturing industry. The funny thing is‚ despite its continuous growth‚ the venerated phone still endures the defects it did way back in its first generation release in 2007. Throughout the years‚ various complains have been recorded‚ all of which characterize conditions of a bricked iPhone. What is this “bricked iPhone” or iPhone brick anyway? If your iPhone displays nothing but loading spinning
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Case 2 Telstra Module 2 External Analysis 1. Define the industry of the company (2.6) Australian mobile telecommunications carrier industry 2. What are the characteristics of the industry that the company is in and how is the industry changing over time? Characteristics: Technology innovation is a key driver for changes and success in this industry. The industry is under scrutiny of government. Government policies play an important role in market competition and pricing. *ongoing price
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Apple Computer Inc. Strayer University Bus 499 January 29‚ 2012 Professor Erica Atkins Abstract This paper describes the key strategic challenges facing Apple Computer. This paper will also describe the dimensions along which company success can be measured. We will also describe the critical external and internal environmental factors that have strategic implications for Apple’s future. This paper will further explain how Apple’s strategy stands up against industry rivalry. In closing we will
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