PEST Analysis The PEST analysis helps determine the current situation of Apple Inc.‚ identifying potential influences of the political‚ economic‚ social and technological sectors; and have a glimpse into the future of Apple inc. Political Influences: It is reported that in 2007 52% of sales of Apple were from outside America. Bad international relations‚ wars and terrorism might influence Apple in a huge manner; moreover these are all factors Apple has no ability to control. Apple Inc. produces
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Mercede Usiski and Ryan Hernandez In recent times‚ Apple has become one of the mightiest‚ richest‚ and most successful companies in the world‚ in part by mastering global manufacturing. Apple and its high-technology peers- as well as multiple other American industries- have achieved a pace of innovation nearly unmatched in modern history. However‚ the workers assembling iPhones‚ iPads‚ and other devices often labor in harsh conditions‚ according to workers themselves‚ worker advocates‚ and documents
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A Strategic Analysis of Apple Corporation Timothy Pivovarnik Jeff Shaver Adam Siler Richard Sterling Dave Strubbe   EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 HISTORY OF APPLE 4 THE PC INDUSTRY 10 THE ONLINE MUSIC INDUSTRY 12 THE FUTURE OF APPLE 12 PERSONAL COMPUTERS A SHIFT IN STRATEGY 12 APPLE IN THE LIVING ROOM 14 STRATEGIC ALLIANCES AND ENTERTAINMENT 15 EXTERNAL ANALYSIS 17 TECHNOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 17 Brand Awareness Style at a Premium 17 Interoperability 18 Technology
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Apple‚ Inc. SWOT analysis Carzadean Lawton MGT680-Strategic Management Dr. Leland Taylor June 30‚ 2013 Abstract Apple Computers Inc. has made its mark in the industry by creating innovative products which continues to redefine the design of computers. In the past there have been companies who have failed to succeed at trying to replicate Apple’s design. In this report‚ we will identify examples of the good and the bad of business practices. This report will analyze the case of Apple Inc.
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Executive Summary History Ever since Apple Inc. was established‚ they never had a straight way to reach success‚ but today Apple. Inc is the one of the largest and most successful technological companies around the world. Their main key to success is that they have a good management team that is led by founder Mr. Steve Job. They have had some issues that may have had some bad influence to their recent success‚ such as gross margins that were not increasing despite falling component prices‚ but
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Apple Inc. Written by John Smith August 2011 Table of Contents Abstract 3 Company History 4 Current Financial Health 5 Stock Performance 7 Bonds 11 Conclusions 12 Works Cited 13 APPENDIX I: APPLE’S SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 15 APPENDIX II: APPLE’S CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 16 Abstract Apple Inc. (Apple) is an American corporation that specializes in consumer electronics and software. Founded in 1976‚ it is difficult not to see their products anywhere
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Dell (DELL) Analysis – At the close of ’07 (results reported in January of ’08)‚ Dell had an outstanding ROE of 76.97%; however things started to change in ’08-‘09 when ROE dropped down to 58.02%. This was caused by a decrease in Net Income which reduced the profit margin‚ as well as a decrease in Total Assets which reduced the equity multiplier. Due to further decrease in Net Income (58% decline) in ’09‚ the profit margin was cut in half. At the same time the sales decreased from $61‚101 to
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BRIEF GLANCE AT THE FY2005 RESULTS In the fiscal year that ended September 2005‚ Apple reported revenues of US$13‚931M‚ an increase of 68.3% over the preceding year. The Operating Income in FY2005 was US$1650M‚ an increase of 406.1% over the 2004 figure. Net Income also similarly increased by 383.7% in FY2005 to US$1335M. Additionally‚ Total Assets increased by 43.49% to US$11‚551M. Total Liabilities increased by 37.36% to US$4‚085M‚ but Total Debt remained at US$0. Shareholders benefited in
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Branding Focus: Relative Merits of Product or Brand? * Kindle Fire vs. iPad * iPad has a seamless integration of all of their products (brand) * Kindle users have a more utilitarian focus (product) * Ask “where is the power?” – it always depends Brand or Product? * Branding challenges * Savvy customers – we can get information in an instant * Brand proliferation: more brands‚ and brands carry more product * Media fragmentation * Increasing
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Apple: Business Analysis II MGT 521 August 22‚ 2011 Apple: Business Analysis II As of May 2010‚ “Apple‚ the maker of iPods‚ iPhones and iPads‚ shot past Microsoft‚ the computer giant‚ to become the world’s most valuable technology company” (Heft & Ashlee‚ 2010). Apple’s expansion in consumer electronics has garnered them a reputation as a powerhouse in this industry also. In this paper‚ I will review‚ analyze and summarize Apple Inc. financial health‚ technological advantages against
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