3 1.1 Product Segmentation 3 1.2 Positioning 4 2. Perform a SWOT analysis for Apple 6 3. Analyze Apple’s board structure. Are criticisms of Apple’s board justified? What changes would corporate governance reformers like to see and why?
Business Analysis Part I MGT/521 March 26, 2012 David Walker Business Analysis Part I As the mutual fund manager, I have been tasked to evaluate the Apple Corporation to determine investment possibilities. As the mutual fund manager, I will perform a business analysis on Apple Incorporated and follow-up with my recommendations to the company. Apple Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company known for the vibrant line of products and innovations it brings through those products. During a business analysis the needs of the business being analyzed, in this case Apple Inc., will be diagnosed in afford to establishing solutions to situations and possible dilemmas. The point of this analysis is to gather pertinent information that will assist our company in deciding if Apple Incorporated is stable enough to invest in.
Corporate Responsibility and Marketing Strategies Apple Inc. was founded in 1976 by high school friends Steven Jobs and Steven Wozniak. The business manufactures and sells mobile devices, computers, numerous of interrelated software, , peripherals, and many more products (Bloomberg, 2014). The business sells its products globally via their wholesale stores, online, and sales team, mobile carriers, merchants, and resellers (Bloomberg, 2014). Week 3 assignment is to examine Apple’s ethical and social responsibilities. The impact of publications has on Apple’s ethical and social responsibilities violations.
A. Apple launched the Apple Macintosh in 1984. Microsoft later came out with Windows. 19. One of the ideas used in the development of ARPANET - splitting information into blocks and reassembling them at their destination - came from the Rand Corporation. The initial concept began in relation to what
Apple is one of the most famous and popular companies in the world now; the reason for its popularity not only is their innovative products and pioneering ideas, but is also their form of advertisement. Steve Jobs, the founder of the company “Apple”, once said, “It’s not about pop culture, and it’s not about fooling people, and it’s not about convincing people that they want something they don’t.” So then, how did his company advertise their products? There are many different propaganda techniques that a company can use to persuade customers, and Apple is one of the companies that use these techniques a lot. Apple uses the propaganda technique "testimonial" to make people see connections between the company and their featured celebrities. One of Apple’s most famous use of the propaganda technique “testimonial” is from the advertisements from the campaign “Think Different” (1997-2002) because Apple used well known influential thinkers.
Apple Inc. Jeymi Charles MRK/421 June 19, 2014 Michele Dougherty Apple Inc. Apple has been innovative in providing product and services for its customers. Having a competitive advantage they produce products like the IPad IPod, Mac, Apple TV and IPhone. Although some would say apple has lost its competitive edge with the passing of CEO and founder Steve Jobs, the company remains one of the leading sellers in the technology industry. In the world of personal handheld devices, the I industry remains dominant among its competitors and can continue to demand a price for which Apple known for, and yet holds its value even through re-sale. Apple has a variety of products that appeal to all cultural demographic.
Running Head: BUSINESS ANALYSIS PART I Business Analysis Part I MGT/521 December 12, 2011 Business Analysis Part I This SWOT analysis was conducted for a clear understanding of the company before making an investment decision. The Fortune 500 Company chosen is Apple. Through the vehicle of SWOT analysis research will be conducted on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the firm. The necessary information required is researched to make the best decision for the fund and most important, the investors. Through this research, the company’s internal and external stakeholders are determined and the wants and needs of these stakeholders are discussed and whether these wants and needs are met by Apple.
Apple Inc Final Project: Unit 5 William K. Zink III GF530: Financial Statement Analysis Kaplan University Professor Juan Roman September 9, 2014 Executive Summary This financial analysis report will examine Apple Inc. a competitor within the computer/technology industry to evaluate the company’s performance and financial health. Overall the company’s business strategy along with their business plan with the financial analysis was reviewed and considered in the determination and conclusion that Apple Inc. would be a highly recommended business investment. This report will give an introduction and overview of the computer/technology industry and expand on the strategies and plans executed by Apple Inc. and their business executives.
Why Apple? * Developing knowledge workers * Developing knowledge-based products/services * Maximizing enterprise intellectual capital * Transforming knowledge into shareholders’ value Why Apple is a Learning Organization? * Steve Jobs- Vision to change the world * Employees’ Choice- Best Place to Work * Apple Culture- Encourage to apply intelligence & imagination * Flexible & Adaptive organization Learning Cycle REFLECT PLAN IMPLEMENT Apple’s learning cycle How Apple was successful? * Peter M. Senge’s research on Apple * Apple used Senge’s five discipline to examine its organizational learning success Peter M. Senge’s Five Discipline * Systems Thinking * Personal Mastery * Mental Models * Building Shared Vision * Team building Strategies -Help to implement learning organization BEST HR PRACTICE IN APPLE * Make your employees “own” their learning, training and development — because Apple frequently produces new products requiring expertise in completely different industries (i.e. computers, music devices, media sales, and telephony), its employee skill set requirements change faster than at almost any other tech firm.
Individual Case Study- Apple Inc. Issue/Problem Identification 1. What are the central facts of the case? Apple is a leading developer and retailer of consumer electronics, computer software, and personal computers. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded the company in 1976 with the goal of creating easy to use machines. Today the company is best known for their Mac computer line with their iOS operating systems, as well as their innovative products including the iPhone, iPod, and iPad.