MKTG/236 IBS Center for Management Research Apple’s App Store: Strengthening the iPhone’s Competitive Position This case was written by V. Namratha Prasad‚ under the direction of S.S. George‚ IBS Center for Management Research. It was compiled from published sources‚ and is intended to be used as a basis for class discussion rather than to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a management situation. License to use for MBA-Distance Learning Group J: April 2011-July
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{draw:g} {draw:g} {draw:g} Internal Analysis _Mission Statement : Apple is committed to bringing the best personal computing‚ portable digital music and mobile communication experience to students‚ educators‚ creative professionals and consumers around the world through its innovative hardware‚ software and internet offerings._ Resources Apple and innovation has almost been synonymous. Apple’s has been through many ups and few downs in its life and this trend brings out clearly its
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advantages? Use Barney’s framework. Apple thrives in its industry as a result of its competitive advantage over the other companies in the PC‚ smart phone‚ and tablet industries. When looking at apples competitive advantages‚ it is best to consider Barney’s VRIO framework. Barney states that the key components of competitive advantage are value‚ rareness‚ imitability‚ and organization. Apple has mastered capitalizing on these four components of competitive advantage. Apple creates value to its customers
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Apple Inc. in 2012 questions 1. What‚ historically‚ have been Apple’s competitive advantages? 2. Analyze the personal computer industry. Why did Apple struggle historically in PC’s? 3. How sustainable is Apple’s competitive position in PCs‚ MP3 players and smartphones? 4. What are Apple’s long-term prospects for the IPAD? 5. What advice would you offer the new CEO Tim Cook? 1. What‚ historically‚ have been Apple’s competitive advantages? 2. Analyze the personal computer industry. Why did Apple
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Problem Statement The Apple Company has had great success with the iPod but now needs to figure out a way they can create a sustainable comparative advantage in the Mp3 player market or they will lose demand and market share‚ and decrease profits and revenue . Analysis I am now going to analyze the PC and Music Player industry using Porter’s five forces. ~Competitors The competitors in the PC industry are fierce and intense. There is a very high rivalry in the industry causing the price
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Design Features Performance OS X Lion Built-in Apps Tech Specs Built on a rock-solid UNIX foundation‚ OS X is engineered to take full advantage of the technologies in every new Mac. And to deliver the most intuitive and integrated computer experience. Hardware and software made for each other. Since the software on every Mac is created by the same company that makes the Mac‚ you get a fully integrated system in which everything works together perfectly. OS X works with the
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Management Crafting and Executing Strategy: Concepts and Cases 17th Edition‚ (Chapters 1‚ 2‚ 3) Thompson−Strickland−Gamble Strayer‚ BUS 599 McGraw-Hill/Irwin =>? McGraw−Hill Primis ISBN−10: 0−39−096337−2 ISBN−13: 978−0−39−096337−6 Text: Crafting and Executing Strategy: Concepts and Cases‚ 17th Edition Thompson−Strickland−Gamble This book was printed on recycled paper. Management http://www.primisonline.com Copyright ©2009 by The McGraw−Hill Companies‚ Inc. All rights reserved. Printed
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PROBLEM: How to streamline Delta’s product development? OBJECTIVES: To streamline Delta’s product development process. To identify external opportunities and threats Delta is likely to face in the marketplace. To develop effective market strategies and increase Delta’s market share. DELTA’S PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS: SWOT ANALYSIS: STRENGTHS A lot of people are involved Resources are taken into consideration early in the development There is a focus
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Organization and Manpower Manual Human Resources Development Organization Structure (Version 10.1) Jeddah 2010 This document is confidential and is intended solely for the use and information of the client to whom it is addressed. Version 10.1 General Authority of Civil Aviation Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Version 10.1 ٠ Table of Contents Target Human Resources Development Organization Manual – Target Human Resources Development Organization Structure – Target Human Resources Development
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Case Study Analysis Unit 1: Strategic Management Apple‚ Inc. Strategic Human Resource Management Strategic Management Case Study Analysis: Apple‚ Inc. According to the text Strategic Human Resource Management‚ the concept of Strategic Management is defined as‚ “the process by which organizations attempt to determine what needs to be done to achieve corporate objectives and‚ more important‚ how these objective are to be met” (Mello‚ 2011‚ pg.104). This paper will examine the case
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