A) Company Profile a) Historical Background TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (NYSE: TM) is a Japanese multinational automaker headquartered in Toyota‚ Aichi‚ Japan. It was founded in Japan on August 28‚ 1937. The company originally produced small cars and light trucks for consumption in Japan and for exports to other countries. The first Toyota retail dealership was opened on October 31‚ 1957 in Hollywood‚ CA. In 1980 a heavy United States import tax on vehicles forced Toyota to open a plant in
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Apple once again delivered very strong results in the face of hesitant consumers under recessionary pressures. Total revenue growth for the latest quarter was +36% led by the Mac brand in personal computers at +51%. The MP3 segment led by the I Pod brand delivered growth of +1% while the iPhone sold 1.7 mm units. So how is Apple able to deliver consistent sales and profit growth in tough recessionary times with premium pricing while many of its competitors deliver poor results. In a phrase --it’s
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Comparison of Google and Apple Corporate Cultures Term Paper in Partial Fulfillment for RES- 510‚ Research and Statistics By Most Nargis Fatema IGlobal University Taught by Dr. Edward Stoker. July 29‚ 2014 Contents Abstract This paper defines the concept of ‘cultures’ of organization and compare the cultures between two renown Organization‚ analyzes it with various tools like services‚ employment‚ stocks‚ and environ mental issues and studies some of
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computer manufacturers have attempted for decades to replicate the iconoclastic appeal of the Apple design. None have succeeded in the manner of Apple. When Steve Jobs assumed the post of CEO in 1998‚ he re-revolutionized the entire company. Apple introduced the iMac and iBook product lines for the more basic computer buyers and the PowerBook and G series computers for the advanced purchasers. Apple continues to forge ahead in design with the introduction of the iPod digital music player and the
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Corporate Strategy The economic activities performed by Dell encompass the development‚ manufacturing‚ sale and support of personal computers and computer-related products. Since its foundation‚ the company has been based on the Direct Model‚ i.e. Dell has always tried and managed to create direct relationships with its customers‚ by selling products directly and without the participation of intermediaries. The sale has always taken place through a telephone service or via the Internet. In order
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Executive Summary The focus of this report is on the Apple iPod that has created increasing demands in various outlets. The iPod allows consumers to download their favourite music but also books‚ movies and now even allows one to surf the internet. In this reports you find an extensive analysis on how Apple has became such a huge company within its market and will show us how the popularity of the iPod has seemingly helped Apple to be become one of the most well known brands worldwide. In
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van Dongeren BUS 508 Dr. Steed 28 April 2014 Corporate Responsibility and Marketing Strategies The Apple Corporation has very strong ethical and social responsibilities within the corporate world. Apple currently has a great position on their customer service and significant value. This is important when it comes to upholding a positive image. They have also violated a lot of these ethical and social responsibilities which has caused it to hurt Apple Corporation’s reputation. A couple of the violations
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diversify‚ Kmart stepped in and took the lead role in offering a one-stop shopping center that fulfilled everyone’s needs. As new niches began to emerge offering larger‚ more specialized stores‚ Kmart hit a major hurdle. The successful management strategies it had developed early on were now outdated and in major need of being renovated to coincide with changing market place and customer values. As Kmart attempted to revolutionize its image and infrastructure‚ stores such as Target and Wal-Mart took
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TYPES OF COMPETITIVE STRATEGIES Apple Inc. Cost Leadership Strategy Cost leadership strategy has been highly adopted by Apple Inc in its endeavors of ensuring competitiveness and success in the technology industry. The company’s management has been able to draw policies and strategies that are aimed at ensuring that the company is the lowest cost producer and distributor. • By lowering the cost of production and management‚ Apple Inc has been given golden opportunities on determining prices
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Part 2 1.0 Introduction AirAsia‚ a famous low cost airline in Asia‚ as Malaysia second National Airline‚ provides a different type of service to benefit all citizens and worldwide travelers. Low cost airlines generally have several differentiate to the traditional carriers. For example‚ low cost airline implement ticketless travel‚ online ticket‚ no free food and beverages and etc. AirAsia provides low airfares flight to the travelers‚ offering 40%-60% lower than other airline. This low airfares
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