College: Tutor: Date: Apple Inc. Analysis & Strategic Management Introduction Strategic management is the process by which an organization drafts, implements and evaluates cross-functional decisions that enable the organization to achieve its long-term objectives. It entails the process of specifying the mission of the organization, its vision, objectives and the development of the various strategies to achieve the objectives of the organization. Apple Inc. (Apple) has managed to create
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management studies 2012 Project report on Marketing Mix of Apple Inc. Guided By:- Dr.Vishal Khasgiwala Submitted By:-Hussain RatlamWala Aziz RatlamWala Contents SL no. | Particulars | Page no. | 1 | Introduction of sector | 3 | 2 | Introduction of Company | 4 | 3 | Organization structure | 6 | 4 | The 4 p’s | 7 | 5 | Unique Selling Proposition | 10 | 6 | Comparative analysis | 10 | 7 | Recommendation | 14 | 8 | Conclusion | 16 | Page no (2 of16) IT Industry
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CONSULTING FINAL REPORT Consulting Final Report BUSN 460 April 23, 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Pages 1. Executive Summary….. 3.0 2. Strategic Focus and Plan ..3-4 a. Mission b. Vision c. Values 3. Situation Analysis ..5 a. SWOT analysis……………………………………………………………….……..…5-6 Internal Strengths and Weaknesses External Opportunities and Threats 4. Market-Product Focus 6-9 a. Target Markets b. Positioning c. Competitive
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Assessment of Current Strategic and Leadership Challenges for Apple Inc. Apple’s Past Performance Apple Computer was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, a pair of 20-something college dropouts, starting off by offering Macintosh personal computers. The new formed company managed to revolutionize the “domestic life and subsequently information storage and consumption” of generations to come. Despite its impressive rapid growth and high profits in late 1980’s, the company had to
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CASE ANALYSIS APPLE COMPUTER, INC. I. PROBLEM STATEMENT What recommendations may be proposed to further improve the company's performance? II. AREAS OF CONSIDERATION 1. Mission • Apple Computer is committed to protecting the environment, health and safety of its employees, customers, and the global communities where it operates • The company strives for continuous improvement in environmental, health, and safety management systems
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1. What are the chief elements of Apple’s overall competitive strategy? How well do the pieces fit together? Is the strategy evolving? Apple Corporation, Capital requirement degree of completion, Brand identifies the product price; demand, and the apple users. Supplier power, Barriers, Rivalry, Treat of Substitutes, and Buyer Power represents Apple’s overall competitive strategy. Music, Internet, and Computer is an n innovation for long term development, technological improvement with a unique design
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Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions: - Assuming rationality from all players, mergers and acquisitions deals originate out of specific strategic corporate requirements. In reality, the advisors (both legal & financial) and middlemen also play a significant role in the original activity. Acquirers / targets may focus on competitors for a potential acquisition/sell off. Buying competitor implies horizontal integration. There are lot of risks (financial as well as operational) involved
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Company Background 3. Vision & Mission 4. Micro & Macro – product related 5. KSF 6. SWOT 7. Strategic Thrust 8. Strategic options 9. Recommend Strategy – medium term 10. Strategic Marketing Mix – 4ps – Action Plan (Box) 11. Managing and developing strategic direction e.g. performance measures, control etc. 12. References Executive Summary Company Background Apple Inc. is an American corporation that designs and manufactures computer hardware, software and other consumer electronics
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APPLE, Inc. What is Strategic Management, and why is it critical to the success of an organization in meeting its goals and mission? What is Strategic Management? The concept of "strategy" is based in a war scenario, the constant fights and battles over the centuries have caused the military to start thinking before you act- the battles are analyzed and planned in advance. In General Sun Tzu’s words: “The general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his temple ere the battle is fought
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Study #1 Apple Inc. Dixie Corbin MGMT 670 Fall 2013 What does a competitive strength assessment reveal about Apple's computer business as compared to the leaders in personal computer industry? Use the methodology in Table 4.2 to support your answer. Does it appear that the company's competitive positions in the media players and smartphones are stronger or weaker than its position in computers? Table 4.1 is in Chapter 4, page 65; Table 4.2 is the SWOT analysis, page 71. Apple Inc. has provided
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