Apple Inc. is a multi-billion dollar enterprise that creates profit for itself through customer focused, high quality consumer electronics products and services. More than a decade ago Apple was facing the risk of bankruptcy prior to the creation of the revolutionary products such as the iPhone (Baltzan, 2013). Now with the success of the iPod, iPhone and iPad, profits have soared and Apple has gained market share in the digital music and mobile phone sectors.
Apple was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Jobs served as CEO and pioneered innovative products like the Apple I computer and iPhone. Apple focuses on computer technology and has a strong culture defined by its values of accessibility, education, and environment. It aims to protect privacy and empower minorities and women in its workforce. Steve Jobs is viewed as a hero who exemplified entrepreneurship and innovation at Apple.
Apple was founded in 1976 and has since grown to be a leader in consumer electronics, pioneering products such as the iPod, iPhone, and iTunes store. It has four main divisions and over 17,000 employees. While it faces threats from competitors, Apple has many internal strengths like its brand name, innovative products, and growing sales.
Apple is a global technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California. It designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. Some of Apple's major products include the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and iTunes. Tim Cook currently serves as CEO. In 2017, Apple reported $229 billion in revenue and $48 billion in profits. Apple's main competitors are Samsung, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. The company's vision is to be the global leader in the consumer electronics industry. Apple focuses on innovative hardware, software, and services, unique design, and creating an excellent customer experience through its products and services.
Apple is an American technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and personal computers. Its major products include the Mac line of computers, the iPod music player, the iPhone smartphone, and the iPad tablet. The company was founded in 1976 and has grown to become the world's second largest information technology company by revenue. Apple aims to deliver innovative products and services through its unique hardware and software to customers around the world.
A management analysis for Apple Inc within the framework of Strategic Management course for the MSc in Oil & Gas Technology of School of Engineering Technology
Department of Petroleum & Natural Gas Technology - KavTech.
IKEA has been successful using a standardized global expansion strategy where they believe people around the world want the same affordable, functional products. To maintain their unique culture as they expand globally, IKEA trains managers to disseminate their values of equality, simplicity and cost-consciousness to coworkers in other countries. While language, laws and cultural differences present challenges, IKEA focuses on hiring people with strong communication skills and the right attitudes over academic qualifications alone.
This document provides an analysis of Apple as a company. It begins with an overview of Apple and a SWOT analysis. It then analyzes Apple's targeting strategy, finding it effectively targets tech-savvy and affluent consumers but could expand to new segments. Apple's pricing strategy relies on premium pricing and price skimming, which is effective but risks limiting growth. Apple's brand personality combines style, innovation, and friendliness but also an image of superiority that could discourage some. Overall, the analysis finds Apple's strategies successful but recommends expanding targeting and reducing premium pricing to attract more customers.
Apple Inc. is a technology company founded in 1976 that specializes in consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. The document provides a history of Apple, interesting facts about the company, its current profile including revenue, employees and CEO. It also outlines Apple's mission to provide innovative computing products to students, educators and consumers worldwide. The SWOT analysis identifies Apple's strong brand, customers and financial performance as strengths but also threats such as rapid technology changes and increasing costs. The conclusion is that Apple will continue innovating by foreseeing future technology trends.
Apple was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. Jobs served as CEO and pioneered innovative products like the Apple I computer and iPhone. Apple focuses on computer technology and has a strong culture defined by its values of accessibility, education, and environment. It aims to protect privacy and empower minorities and women in its workforce. Steve Jobs is viewed as a hero who exemplified entrepreneurship and innovation at Apple.
Apple was founded in 1976 and has since grown to be a leader in consumer electronics, pioneering products such as the iPod, iPhone, and iTunes store. It has four main divisions and over 17,000 employees. While it faces threats from competitors, Apple has many internal strengths like its brand name, innovative products, and growing sales.
Apple is a global technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California. It designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. Some of Apple's major products include the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and iTunes. Tim Cook currently serves as CEO. In 2017, Apple reported $229 billion in revenue and $48 billion in profits. Apple's main competitors are Samsung, Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. The company's vision is to be the global leader in the consumer electronics industry. Apple focuses on innovative hardware, software, and services, unique design, and creating an excellent customer experience through its products and services.
Apple is an American technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and personal computers. Its major products include the Mac line of computers, the iPod music player, the iPhone smartphone, and the iPad tablet. The company was founded in 1976 and has grown to become the world's second largest information technology company by revenue. Apple aims to deliver innovative products and services through its unique hardware and software to customers around the world.
A management analysis for Apple Inc within the framework of Strategic Management course for the MSc in Oil & Gas Technology of School of Engineering Technology
Department of Petroleum & Natural Gas Technology - KavTech.
IKEA has been successful using a standardized global expansion strategy where they believe people around the world want the same affordable, functional products. To maintain their unique culture as they expand globally, IKEA trains managers to disseminate their values of equality, simplicity and cost-consciousness to coworkers in other countries. While language, laws and cultural differences present challenges, IKEA focuses on hiring people with strong communication skills and the right attitudes over academic qualifications alone.
This document provides an analysis of Apple as a company. It begins with an overview of Apple and a SWOT analysis. It then analyzes Apple's targeting strategy, finding it effectively targets tech-savvy and affluent consumers but could expand to new segments. Apple's pricing strategy relies on premium pricing and price skimming, which is effective but risks limiting growth. Apple's brand personality combines style, innovation, and friendliness but also an image of superiority that could discourage some. Overall, the analysis finds Apple's strategies successful but recommends expanding targeting and reducing premium pricing to attract more customers.
Apple Inc. is a technology company founded in 1976 that specializes in consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. The document provides a history of Apple, interesting facts about the company, its current profile including revenue, employees and CEO. It also outlines Apple's mission to provide innovative computing products to students, educators and consumers worldwide. The SWOT analysis identifies Apple's strong brand, customers and financial performance as strengths but also threats such as rapid technology changes and increasing costs. The conclusion is that Apple will continue innovating by foreseeing future technology trends.
Apple is an American technology company founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. It produces consumer electronics, software, and personal computers. After Jobs' death in 2011, Tim Cook became CEO. While Apple continues innovating products under Cook's leadership, it has faced challenges maintaining the level of innovation set under Jobs. Apple's vision is to advance humankind through technology, and its mission is to design the best personal computing products. Its core competencies include product differentiation and innovation.
This document provides an overview of Apple Inc., including a brief history starting from its founding in 1976, current company profile with key executives and financial details, market share and competitive analysis. It also outlines Apple's mission to provide innovative computing experiences globally and vision for setting high industry standards. The conclusion reflects on Apple's legacy of innovation and changing management to continue foreseeing technology and consumer trends into the future.
Apple is the world's largest technology company based on revenue. It designs and sells consumer electronics such as the iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers. Some key facts:
- Annual revenue of $156.5 billion in 2012
- Headquartered in Cupertino, California
- Known for innovative hardware, software, and services like the iOS operating system
- Committed to environmental protection and social responsibility through initiatives like donations to education and disaster relief
P&G has grown to become a global leader in branded consumer goods known for iconic products through international expansion and acquisitions since 1945. It has transformed its marketing approach from focusing on functional benefits to becoming more consumer-centric and digital, leveraging successful campaigns like Old Spice on YouTube. Looking forward, P&G aims to continue innovating as the world's largest marketer and reach 5 billion consumers worldwide.
Foxconn is Apple's largest manufacturing partner. It operates 13 factories in China employing over 200,000 workers who often work 60 hours per week for $100 per month and live in company dorms. Foxconn and Apple have faced criticism for labor abuses like child labor, poor working conditions leading to employee suicides, and lack of safety precautions when using toxic chemicals. While these practices may be common in China, companies need to ensure their suppliers meet basic ethical standards to avoid negative publicity from competitors and activists exposing such unsavory practices.
Information technology makes significance influence in today’s business context. Organizations are becoming virtual with the technology advancement. It is a dream for an organization to become more competitive and successful without information technology. Therefore, companies make huge investments to implement information technology advancements in their businesses. Apple Inc. is one of leading digital product manufacturing organization in United States. This assignment explains about the management information system of Apple Inc.
Firstly, report discusses about the overview of the organization and primary and supporting activities of the company. Further, it discusses about the Information System of Apple Inc. and key information systems of the organization. Moreover, it explains about the Customer Satisfaction with Information System of Apple Inc. and Competitive advantage of Apple Inc. Meanwhile, report elaborates about the Factors affecting to utilize information technology. At end of the report, the MS Sway created link and preview was mentioned.
It is related to apple Inc. Vision & Mission Statement:
There are no official or written statements of vision or mission on apple website but different statements of CEO or press release may be the vision or mission of Apple. There is no specific area for vision and mission as there are no clarifications about the vision and mission.
VISION STATEMENT : (Future positon ideas)
We strive to provide users of Apple products the best experiences possible though innovative product designs and software
MISSION STATEMENT:
Not all market shares are equal, and Apple has never been about the most; we are about being the best.
We believe that we are on the face of the earth to make great products and that’s not changing.
We are constantly focusing on innovating.
We believe in the simple not the complex. (only selected initial 3 statement by Tim)SWOT ANALYSIS:
STRENGTHS:
Safety of personal data.
Pioneer in the personal desktop computer.
Max market capitalization.
High performance production line with products like iphone, ipad, ipd, mac computer.
WEAKNESS:
15% global market show.
Significantly expensive.
Not compatible with many software and windows machine
Late production of Larger screen in smart phone.
OPPERTUNITIES:
Apple pays finger prints
In-house credit system
Product diversification
Formation of strategic partnerships
THREATS
Patent infringement
Reverse packaging
Quality problems with negative effects on sales and Apple brand image
Intense competition like Samsung, Lenovo, Chinese companies in smart phone. Dell, Sony and Toshiba in PCs.
Rising popularity of Google Android may affect its market share.
- Apple has experienced both great successes and failures throughout its history under Steve Jobs' leadership. When Jobs returned to Apple in 1997, the company had struggled without him but then experienced a turnaround.
- Key to Apple's recent success has been robust sales of the iPod music player, with over 62 million sold in 2008. Apple is also optimistic about partnerships with media companies like Disney.
- Apple often refines existing products like portable music players and notebooks rather than pioneering new categories. It increases appeal through stylish designs and functionality. Apple is now positioned to expand into home computing and create an integrated digital lifestyle.
The document provides an overview of Apple Inc. from its founding in 1976 to current operations. It discusses:
- Apple was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in Jobs' parents' garage. Their first product was the Apple I computer.
- Over the decades, Apple introduced revolutionary products such as the Apple II, the first mass-market personal computer; the Macintosh, the first successful commercial PC to feature a graphical user interface; the iPod, which revolutionized digital music; the iPhone, which launched the smartphone industry; and the iPad, which launched the modern tablet computing market.
- Today, Apple is the most valuable company in the world and a leader in consumer electronics
After becoming the first company valued at over $700 billion, Apple's continued success under CEO Tim Cook is examined. Cook has overseen doubling of Apple's value since replacing Steve Jobs in 2011, quieting skeptics by delivering intensified demand, particularly in China. The document then provides historical context on Apple's founding and Jobs' return in 1997 to refocus the struggling company. It outlines Jobs' impact on Apple's culture of innovation and design excellence under his leadership.
Apple Inc. is an American technology company founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. It designs and markets consumer electronics like computers, software and personal computers. Some of its best known products include the Macintosh line of computers, the iPod, the iPhone and the iPad. It operates 317 retail stores globally and an online store. Over the years, Apple has revolutionized various industries through innovative products like the iMac, iPod, iPhone and iPad which have gained immense popularity. It continues to be at the forefront of innovation under the leadership of CEO Tim Cook.
The document provides information about Apple Inc., including its history, products, founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, and competitors. It details the development of iconic Apple products from the original Apple I and II computers in the 1970s to the iPod, iPhone, iPad and Mac OS X operating system in the 2000s and 2010s. Major events in Apple's history discussed include Jobs leaving the company in 1985, his return in 1997, the introduction of the iPod in 2001 and the iPhone in 2007.
Apple is an American multinational technology company that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. Some of Apple's most popular products include the iPhone, iPad, MacBook, iMac and iPod. The company was founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and is known for its innovation and emphasis on design. It has become one of the most valuable companies in the world.
Apple segments the iPhone market into three groups. The first segment consists of loyal Apple customers, including fans of other Apple products, who are willing to pay higher prices. The second segment is oriented towards the iPhone's technical features and novel design. The third segment purchases iPhones for social acceptance and status. The first group of loyal customers is Apple's primary customer segment.
Here are my thoughts on your questions:
1. Apple's strategy of tightly integrating hardware, software and services has allowed it to create innovative products with great user experiences. However, its hyper-focus on design and secrecy could be a weakness if competitors are able to copy aspects of its strategy.
2. If I were responsible for Apple, I would focus on maintaining innovation leadership while also improving supply chain transparency and working conditions. Building better relationships with regulators and communities around its factories would help address criticisms. I would also explore new product categories and business models to sustain long-term growth.
3. Other companies can learn from Apple's emphasis on simplicity, aesthetics and putting the user experience first. They can also learn from its
Apple Inc. is a major technology company with $65.23 billion in revenue and 49,400 employees. It designs consumer electronics like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers. This case study evaluates Apple's strategy using Porter's 5 Forces, SWOT analysis, and examining its value chain and life cycle. It recommends Apple expand into new regions and widen its marketing to achieve its vision of being the world's most admired company.
Apple was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. They started out of Jobs' garage selling the Apple I computer. Since then, Apple has grown tremendously and become a leader in consumer electronics. Some key events include the introduction of the Apple II in 1977, the Macintosh in 1984, the iMac in 1998, and the iPhone in 2007. Today, Apple has over 500 retail stores worldwide and annual revenue of over $230 billion. Through innovative products and marketing, Apple has established itself as a top global brand known for its emphasis on design.
Preparing to Conduct Business Research Part 3Victoria.docxChantellPantoja184
Preparing to Conduct Business Research: Part 3
Victoria M. Bingue, Meredith Crawford, Lailah Jones, Terry Ferrell, John Peterson
RES 351
8/18/14
Charles Fanning
Running head: PREPARING TO CONDUCT BUSINESS RESEARCH: PART 3
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PREPARING TO CONDUCT BUSINESS RESEARCH: PART 3
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Preparing to Conduct Business Research: Part 3
Apple Inc. is a well-known company with plenty of positives but it has several areas it needs to improve. Quantitative research generates numerical data, and qualitative research does not generate numerical data. With Apple Inc. being one of the largest technology companies in the world, much of their data is quantitative because of the numerous products and features they offer. When Apple conducts research of any kind, its main ethical goal should be to protect the personal data of its customers.
When Apple Inc. announced its development of the iPhone in January 2007 and then released the product in June. This was a full year and half before the world would see the first android phone. (German, 2011). The management at Apple Inc. decided that in order to control the market they had to win over a small segment of consumers. This segment was considered the early adapters, and would consist of a group of people who would try the new technology first, before the mainstream. This was a great risk, but they ended up helping Apple create a brand new product and market.
Quantitative or Qualitative
To keep up with sales and what products customers like the most, Apple can use the quantitative research to determine which product was sold most. This will help generate numbers based off sales revenue, and which products were chosen the most by consumers. Many people have iPads, iPhones, and Mac Books which are currently the most popular products Apple Inc. offers. Apple has sold over 500 million iPhones throughout the world, making over a billion dollars in revenue.
According to Forbes (2013), “the 600 millionth iPhone will arrive very near the end of Apple’s fiscal year and around what would be the typical launch window” (para. 7). Many times, in order for companies to determine how well a product or service is doing on the market, they will send surveys to people to get a more personal viewpoint of what current users truly feel about their product of services offered. This is done in order to help determine product value, identify which products sell the most, and provide improved customer satisfaction.
The Quantitative approach benefits Apple because it allows for the company to study their market by learning what their consumers like, and what works best for them. The information gathered from consumer behavior, opinions, and attitudes can lead Apple to think of new innovative ways it can create products for its market base. Another benefit of gathering information from consumers is that it can lead to fixing current issues like the iCloud dilemma, and finding ways of improving and making it better more useful for its c.
This document provides a SWOT analysis of Apple Inc. focusing on its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Some of Apple's key strengths include its innovative products, brand loyalty, strategic partnerships, and high revenues. Weaknesses include premium pricing, potential innovation decline without Steve Jobs' leadership, and dependence on specific suppliers. Opportunities for Apple include entering new markets and exploiting new advertising methods. Threats include high competition, inflation, and tax levels. The document also analyzes Apple's performance and leadership over time.
Apple is an American technology company founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. It produces consumer electronics, software, and personal computers. After Jobs' death in 2011, Tim Cook became CEO. While Apple continues innovating products under Cook's leadership, it has faced challenges maintaining the level of innovation set under Jobs. Apple's vision is to advance humankind through technology, and its mission is to design the best personal computing products. Its core competencies include product differentiation and innovation.
This document provides an overview of Apple Inc., including a brief history starting from its founding in 1976, current company profile with key executives and financial details, market share and competitive analysis. It also outlines Apple's mission to provide innovative computing experiences globally and vision for setting high industry standards. The conclusion reflects on Apple's legacy of innovation and changing management to continue foreseeing technology and consumer trends into the future.
Apple is the world's largest technology company based on revenue. It designs and sells consumer electronics such as the iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers. Some key facts:
- Annual revenue of $156.5 billion in 2012
- Headquartered in Cupertino, California
- Known for innovative hardware, software, and services like the iOS operating system
- Committed to environmental protection and social responsibility through initiatives like donations to education and disaster relief
P&G has grown to become a global leader in branded consumer goods known for iconic products through international expansion and acquisitions since 1945. It has transformed its marketing approach from focusing on functional benefits to becoming more consumer-centric and digital, leveraging successful campaigns like Old Spice on YouTube. Looking forward, P&G aims to continue innovating as the world's largest marketer and reach 5 billion consumers worldwide.
Foxconn is Apple's largest manufacturing partner. It operates 13 factories in China employing over 200,000 workers who often work 60 hours per week for $100 per month and live in company dorms. Foxconn and Apple have faced criticism for labor abuses like child labor, poor working conditions leading to employee suicides, and lack of safety precautions when using toxic chemicals. While these practices may be common in China, companies need to ensure their suppliers meet basic ethical standards to avoid negative publicity from competitors and activists exposing such unsavory practices.
Information technology makes significance influence in today’s business context. Organizations are becoming virtual with the technology advancement. It is a dream for an organization to become more competitive and successful without information technology. Therefore, companies make huge investments to implement information technology advancements in their businesses. Apple Inc. is one of leading digital product manufacturing organization in United States. This assignment explains about the management information system of Apple Inc.
Firstly, report discusses about the overview of the organization and primary and supporting activities of the company. Further, it discusses about the Information System of Apple Inc. and key information systems of the organization. Moreover, it explains about the Customer Satisfaction with Information System of Apple Inc. and Competitive advantage of Apple Inc. Meanwhile, report elaborates about the Factors affecting to utilize information technology. At end of the report, the MS Sway created link and preview was mentioned.
It is related to apple Inc. Vision & Mission Statement:
There are no official or written statements of vision or mission on apple website but different statements of CEO or press release may be the vision or mission of Apple. There is no specific area for vision and mission as there are no clarifications about the vision and mission.
VISION STATEMENT : (Future positon ideas)
We strive to provide users of Apple products the best experiences possible though innovative product designs and software
MISSION STATEMENT:
Not all market shares are equal, and Apple has never been about the most; we are about being the best.
We believe that we are on the face of the earth to make great products and that’s not changing.
We are constantly focusing on innovating.
We believe in the simple not the complex. (only selected initial 3 statement by Tim)SWOT ANALYSIS:
STRENGTHS:
Safety of personal data.
Pioneer in the personal desktop computer.
Max market capitalization.
High performance production line with products like iphone, ipad, ipd, mac computer.
WEAKNESS:
15% global market show.
Significantly expensive.
Not compatible with many software and windows machine
Late production of Larger screen in smart phone.
OPPERTUNITIES:
Apple pays finger prints
In-house credit system
Product diversification
Formation of strategic partnerships
THREATS
Patent infringement
Reverse packaging
Quality problems with negative effects on sales and Apple brand image
Intense competition like Samsung, Lenovo, Chinese companies in smart phone. Dell, Sony and Toshiba in PCs.
Rising popularity of Google Android may affect its market share.
- Apple has experienced both great successes and failures throughout its history under Steve Jobs' leadership. When Jobs returned to Apple in 1997, the company had struggled without him but then experienced a turnaround.
- Key to Apple's recent success has been robust sales of the iPod music player, with over 62 million sold in 2008. Apple is also optimistic about partnerships with media companies like Disney.
- Apple often refines existing products like portable music players and notebooks rather than pioneering new categories. It increases appeal through stylish designs and functionality. Apple is now positioned to expand into home computing and create an integrated digital lifestyle.
The document provides an overview of Apple Inc. from its founding in 1976 to current operations. It discusses:
- Apple was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in Jobs' parents' garage. Their first product was the Apple I computer.
- Over the decades, Apple introduced revolutionary products such as the Apple II, the first mass-market personal computer; the Macintosh, the first successful commercial PC to feature a graphical user interface; the iPod, which revolutionized digital music; the iPhone, which launched the smartphone industry; and the iPad, which launched the modern tablet computing market.
- Today, Apple is the most valuable company in the world and a leader in consumer electronics
After becoming the first company valued at over $700 billion, Apple's continued success under CEO Tim Cook is examined. Cook has overseen doubling of Apple's value since replacing Steve Jobs in 2011, quieting skeptics by delivering intensified demand, particularly in China. The document then provides historical context on Apple's founding and Jobs' return in 1997 to refocus the struggling company. It outlines Jobs' impact on Apple's culture of innovation and design excellence under his leadership.
Apple Inc. is an American technology company founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. It designs and markets consumer electronics like computers, software and personal computers. Some of its best known products include the Macintosh line of computers, the iPod, the iPhone and the iPad. It operates 317 retail stores globally and an online store. Over the years, Apple has revolutionized various industries through innovative products like the iMac, iPod, iPhone and iPad which have gained immense popularity. It continues to be at the forefront of innovation under the leadership of CEO Tim Cook.
The document provides information about Apple Inc., including its history, products, founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, and competitors. It details the development of iconic Apple products from the original Apple I and II computers in the 1970s to the iPod, iPhone, iPad and Mac OS X operating system in the 2000s and 2010s. Major events in Apple's history discussed include Jobs leaving the company in 1985, his return in 1997, the introduction of the iPod in 2001 and the iPhone in 2007.
Apple is an American multinational technology company that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. Some of Apple's most popular products include the iPhone, iPad, MacBook, iMac and iPod. The company was founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and is known for its innovation and emphasis on design. It has become one of the most valuable companies in the world.
Apple segments the iPhone market into three groups. The first segment consists of loyal Apple customers, including fans of other Apple products, who are willing to pay higher prices. The second segment is oriented towards the iPhone's technical features and novel design. The third segment purchases iPhones for social acceptance and status. The first group of loyal customers is Apple's primary customer segment.
Here are my thoughts on your questions:
1. Apple's strategy of tightly integrating hardware, software and services has allowed it to create innovative products with great user experiences. However, its hyper-focus on design and secrecy could be a weakness if competitors are able to copy aspects of its strategy.
2. If I were responsible for Apple, I would focus on maintaining innovation leadership while also improving supply chain transparency and working conditions. Building better relationships with regulators and communities around its factories would help address criticisms. I would also explore new product categories and business models to sustain long-term growth.
3. Other companies can learn from Apple's emphasis on simplicity, aesthetics and putting the user experience first. They can also learn from its
Apple Inc. is a major technology company with $65.23 billion in revenue and 49,400 employees. It designs consumer electronics like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers. This case study evaluates Apple's strategy using Porter's 5 Forces, SWOT analysis, and examining its value chain and life cycle. It recommends Apple expand into new regions and widen its marketing to achieve its vision of being the world's most admired company.
Apple was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. They started out of Jobs' garage selling the Apple I computer. Since then, Apple has grown tremendously and become a leader in consumer electronics. Some key events include the introduction of the Apple II in 1977, the Macintosh in 1984, the iMac in 1998, and the iPhone in 2007. Today, Apple has over 500 retail stores worldwide and annual revenue of over $230 billion. Through innovative products and marketing, Apple has established itself as a top global brand known for its emphasis on design.
Preparing to Conduct Business Research Part 3Victoria.docxChantellPantoja184
Preparing to Conduct Business Research: Part 3
Victoria M. Bingue, Meredith Crawford, Lailah Jones, Terry Ferrell, John Peterson
RES 351
8/18/14
Charles Fanning
Running head: PREPARING TO CONDUCT BUSINESS RESEARCH: PART 3
1
PREPARING TO CONDUCT BUSINESS RESEARCH: PART 3
5
Preparing to Conduct Business Research: Part 3
Apple Inc. is a well-known company with plenty of positives but it has several areas it needs to improve. Quantitative research generates numerical data, and qualitative research does not generate numerical data. With Apple Inc. being one of the largest technology companies in the world, much of their data is quantitative because of the numerous products and features they offer. When Apple conducts research of any kind, its main ethical goal should be to protect the personal data of its customers.
When Apple Inc. announced its development of the iPhone in January 2007 and then released the product in June. This was a full year and half before the world would see the first android phone. (German, 2011). The management at Apple Inc. decided that in order to control the market they had to win over a small segment of consumers. This segment was considered the early adapters, and would consist of a group of people who would try the new technology first, before the mainstream. This was a great risk, but they ended up helping Apple create a brand new product and market.
Quantitative or Qualitative
To keep up with sales and what products customers like the most, Apple can use the quantitative research to determine which product was sold most. This will help generate numbers based off sales revenue, and which products were chosen the most by consumers. Many people have iPads, iPhones, and Mac Books which are currently the most popular products Apple Inc. offers. Apple has sold over 500 million iPhones throughout the world, making over a billion dollars in revenue.
According to Forbes (2013), “the 600 millionth iPhone will arrive very near the end of Apple’s fiscal year and around what would be the typical launch window” (para. 7). Many times, in order for companies to determine how well a product or service is doing on the market, they will send surveys to people to get a more personal viewpoint of what current users truly feel about their product of services offered. This is done in order to help determine product value, identify which products sell the most, and provide improved customer satisfaction.
The Quantitative approach benefits Apple because it allows for the company to study their market by learning what their consumers like, and what works best for them. The information gathered from consumer behavior, opinions, and attitudes can lead Apple to think of new innovative ways it can create products for its market base. Another benefit of gathering information from consumers is that it can lead to fixing current issues like the iCloud dilemma, and finding ways of improving and making it better more useful for its c.
This document provides a SWOT analysis of Apple Inc. focusing on its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Some of Apple's key strengths include its innovative products, brand loyalty, strategic partnerships, and high revenues. Weaknesses include premium pricing, potential innovation decline without Steve Jobs' leadership, and dependence on specific suppliers. Opportunities for Apple include entering new markets and exploiting new advertising methods. Threats include high competition, inflation, and tax levels. The document also analyzes Apple's performance and leadership over time.
Over the last five decades, Apple Inc. has succeeded in creating a business empire in the technological industry. Apple’s I-products are among the most loved technological items across the world. In the business world, Apple’s IT products and operations are unmatched. To this end, Apple Inc. growth is remarkable and shows no signs that it will decline in the near future. This is typified by the fact that the company keeps setting new sales records for every product that it introduces into the market. Whatever Apple Inc.’s does only catches its competitors unaware and therefore they play the role of catching up by mimicking its strategy though largely unsuccessfully. This paper examines the impact of various internal and external organizational environments that affect Apple Inc. As such, the paper will keenly explore the extent to which the organizational environment affect Apple. Among the various external and internal environments that will examined in this paper include economic, social, technological and economic factors. It will also give the implications that these factors have on Apple Inc. if the company is to continue with its success story.
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The products at apple include Ipads, IPhones, Tablets, macintosh, Apple TV. These items have done well in the market and their request is still high. The organization Apple Inc. begun in 1977 January, 3. The organization has composed items like advanced music players, PCs related programming, which are one of a kind in nature. The organization has done enormously well with regards to advancement and making of astounding and great products that have intensely beaten their opponent in the market. This paper is an outlook on the structure, products and nature of the apple company with regards to stakeholders and corporate social responsibility.
Apple's achievement is their craft of offering magnificent client benefit understanding and in-store better alternatives. The Company gives assortment of items and even the sales people use wonderful language. Apple evaluated that just about half of individuals purchasing Apple items are new clients. Apple has utilized talented and experienced group of offers representatives who have added to organization's prosperity. The organization in 2002 opened tech retail I Tokyo, Japan and there after the organization has kept on opening more shops all around. Their retail technique has truly worked to support them in this manner with higher returns compared to their counterparts (Francois nonnenmancher, 2004).
Apple's hierarchical structure is one of the variables adding to the organization's fruitful advancement. An association's authoritative structure can make open doors for business development. However, it can likewise force restrains on how the firm creates. For Apple's situation, the hierarchical structure is principally a conventional pecking order, with some key components from different sorts of authoritative structure. The achievement of the organization is connected to advancement and the authority of Steve Jobs, however its hierarchical structure is halfway in charge of guaranteeing support for such administration. Presently, under Tim Cook's administration, Apple has rolled out some little improvements in its hierarchical structure to suit market and industry requests.The advantages of Apple's various leveled hierarchical structure incorporate tight control controlled by senior administration over all parts of the business. Also, advancement openings rouse representatives to perform well and there are clear levels of expert and duty. On the negative side, Apple's progressive authoritative structure may trade off adaptably off the business to reflect changes in the worldwide commercial center. Moreover, in various leveled associations correspondence across various offices has a tendency to be less compelling than in level associations (Dudovskiy, 2018).
Unveiled over 10 years ago, the iPod is the one gadget that changed Apple from a PC organization into a mass-advertise hardware monster and would late ...
This document provides a strategic analysis of Apple Inc. It begins with an abstract and introduction identifying Apple as an American technology company founded in 1976 that designs consumer electronics like Mac computers, iPhones, iPads, and software. It then evaluates Apple's strengths like innovation, customer loyalty, strong cash flow and brand image. Weaknesses discussed include high pricing, lawsuits, and operating system incompatibilities. The document concludes with a recommendation to help Apple continue its success.
The document provides a brief history of Apple Inc., describing how Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak started the company in 1976 after Wozniak designed the Apple I computer. It then discusses the success of the Apple II in 1977 and the increased sales from the introduction of the Apple Disk II floppy drive in early 1978. Finally, it notes that as the company grew larger in the 1980s with the Apple III, it began hiring more experienced managers and investors who helped transform Apple into a "real company".
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Apple Inc.
Silvia Jimenez
Jacob Paiz
Nadine Anson
INF220
Professor Juliana Zimmerman
August 5, 2019
The History of Apple Inc.
The founders of Apple were Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak. They were introduced in 1971 by a mutual friend who later became one of Apple’s earliest employees Bill Fernandez (Macworld, 2017). Both men shared a passion for technology and worked together on several projects such as “blue boxes” which allowed you to make long distance calls free of charge and the Atari arcade game (Macworld, 2017). The two men quickly recognized what they were capable of if they worked together and decided to go into business and founded Apple Computers Inc., in April 1976.
Apple’s mission statement has changed over the years as they recognize the industry continues to change. Apple’s most recent mission statements is “Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with iPad” (Panmore, 2019).
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Steve Wozniak created his first computer using a kind of typewriter keyboard and the ability to connect to a regular TV screen. The computer was the prototype for what was to come. Steve Wozniak named it the Apple I.
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Apple’s Competitive Advantage
To gain a competitive advantage a business’s product or service must stand out from the rest in that industry (Valacich & Schneider, 2016). Competitive advantage can be achieved by applying one of four generic strategies (cost leadership, differentiation, niche (focus), and stuck in the middle. As stated by Michael Porter (2004), a stuck in the middle strategy is unlikely to achieve a competitive advantage.
Apple incorporates innovation, differentiation, and a focus on customers to attain a competitive edge over its competitors. Apple is consistently upgrading its devices to outperform the competition. The company prides itself on five marketing points which are better hardware, better software, better operating system, better support, and its devices are compatible to similar devices manufactured by other makers (Sahoo, 2012).
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Apple’s Innovation and Differentiation Stands Out
Apple is known for producing long-lasting, well-built devices using beautiful materials such as aluminum and glass (Sahoo, 2012). The company includes the latest technology, powerful processors, advanced graphics, and fast memory in all its products (Sahoo, 2012). Apple products are relatively more expensive than other brand names but due to its customer loyalty the company continues to see profits. The organization has also created its devices to store its client’s data in a way they are locked into ...
The document discusses Apple's business strategy and initiatives for 2012 under the leadership of Tim Cook. It focuses on 4 key themes: 1) Scaling operations globally to meet demand, 2) Expanding into China and developing markets, 3) Introducing a new Apple TV product, and 4) Managing Apple's large cash reserves. The document also discusses challenges Apple may face in these areas from competitors in consumer electronics and media companies.
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Telecom manufacturing companies in the United States experience difficult times with the fast-growing rate of technology. According to a 2015 inter-industry survey , the media ranks top with telecom companies coming second in the order of ranks facing possible massive digital interference in the next 12 months.
Apple company has full control of 100% of its' supply chain; it, therefore, can make operational expansions in any number of outlets globally. The company was founded in 1976 and built the type of personal computers that were made easy for customers to operate. Initially, the Apple software was facing a direct competition after the launching of the first windows operating system by Microsoft. Apple sued Microsoft from using the Mac technology in their introduced windows 1.0 and signed a treaty which resulted in Apple remaining manufacture of computer hardware full time.
INTRODUCTION
Due to the advance in technology, Apple has opened up supply chains globally, which has registered colorful amounts of profit and income. This was made possible by scouting on the variations of technology with time in addition to the eruption of new tactics to remain at the top in satisfying customer preferences and being the leader of the market. Apple introduced a new corporate strategy in the year 2000 to utilize the worldwide market in entertainment devices by adding value to the products- easy to use the software. Such products include the iMovie for professional cameras and CD players. There are different strategies to operate globally, and Apple is capable of utilizing all the procedures at once to give a chance of better growth against all the odds.
STRATEGY
Apple is currently the world's number one design company, and this is as a result of the cooperate strategy to outsource, which also brought in stiff competition among the telecom companies. Profit being the main Merit of most companies to grow, Apple viewed outsourcing as a stepping stone to being where it is at the global telecom manufacturers. This is a behaviour that has promoted better margins for the company, as discussed below.
STRATEGIC RISK
Foreign Outsourcing and Exporting
Outsourcing has been the most discussed topic politically in the United States; it has been dramatically discouraged as politicians view it as a stance to creating more job opportunities to the citizens in the United States. Although in the world of company expansion, outsourcing means opening up new manufacturing bases overseas, and this could help them in many different ways.
In the context of improving efficiency, outsourcing Apple to South America, India or China could in large part reduce the exporting costs, importing costs and ...
This document provides a case study on Apple Inc. conducted by Aman Sehgal for their MBA program. It discusses Apple's founding in 1976, the history and evolution of its product lines including Mac computers, iPhones, iPads and services like iTunes. It also examines Apple's business model of designing hardware and software for seamless integration, key competitors, large market share, and recommendations around pricing, R&D investment, customer engagement and business model revisions.
This document provides an overview of innovation at Apple Inc. It discusses how Apple was founded in 1977 and focuses on producing personal computers, hardware, software, portable music players like the iPod, and smartphones like the iPhone. It notes that Apple has over 200 retail stores worldwide and that while Apple products are known for their quality, they can be more expensive than regular consumer electronics. The document then focuses on how the iPod was a major success for Apple, introducing the product in 2001 with its elegant design and compatibility with the iTunes music store. The iPod addressed limitations of other MP3 players and came in various models, sizes, and colors. Its target market was young consumers as it reflected lifestyle preferences and technology. The iPod
Apple computers has produced many innovative products over the years that have helped them gain a competitive advantage in the computer market. This document discusses Apple's newer product lines, competitors, and recent events. It outlines how Apple has incorporated new technologies to develop products like the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It also discusses how Apple has expanded its employee base and brought on new investors to support its growing product lines and market dominance through competitive advantages.
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External Environment Scan—Apple
An environmental scan is vital for every company as it helps to determine the threats and opportunities that are posed to the company. The following will be included in the environment scan of Apple incorporated: economic factors, political factors, legal factors, societal factors, technological factors, geographic factors and Porter’s five forces.
Key Factors and Trends
The economic environment of the company is determined by factors such as taxation policies, exchange rate, inflation, the economy, living standards, the average income and consumer buying power. Apple’s products main target market are people of medium to high income and standards. In an economic boom, the company’s products are more likely to be bought than during a recession. The rapid growth of developing countries provide an opportunity for Apple to venture into new markets.
Political stability can be a threat to Apple’s products. Poor political stability would mean a reduction in sales and distribution of the products would be hard as trade barriers would be imposed. Various trade policies that could be imposed on a country would have an adverse effect on the company’s sales. However, developing countries create an opportunity for Apple expand its customer base as more free trade policies are put into effect. As Lombardo (2015) states, “Additional free trade policies increase the opportunities for Apple to distribute more of its products to various markets around the world” (section 2).
Social-cultural factors, such as lifestyle, living standards, and demographics important to Apple. Social factors have an effect on consumer behavior and expectations. The increase in mobile phone use and social media is an opportunity for Apple to provide easy-to-use smart phones.
Current technology and technological changes can affect a customer’s priorities changing the demand for Apple products. For example, with the increasing popularity of Cloud computing, Apple can use that to bring in customers and retain their existing customers. Apple has taken advantage of this by making it so that information can be transferred between the different apple devices and between family members. “Everything’s better when shared, and sharing has never been easier” (Apple, 2016, section 3).
Legal factors can also create a threat to Apple. As governments become more aware of privacy issues in relation to digital technology, stricter regulations are imposed on companies like Apple. This poses a threat to Apple as they are now required to develop a product that not only meets consumer demand, but also the privacy regulations imposed by the government. Stricter regulations have been implemented on telecommunications therefore increasing threats to Apple. ...
The document analyzes Apple using a SWOT analysis. It identifies Apple's strengths as superior products, pioneering in personal computers, controlling both hardware and software manufacturing, high quality standards, and loyal customers. Weaknesses include ensuring consistency and quality of advanced technology and potential risk from lack of debt. Opportunities include innovative products and expanding into users' lives. Threats include intense competition and global economic challenges.
Apple filed a lawsuit against Samsung in 2011, claiming that Samsung copied the design of the iPhone and iPad and infringed on several of Apple's patents. Samsung then countersued Apple, alleging that Apple infringed on some of Samsung's wireless technology patents. While the two companies are competitors, they also share an important business relationship as Samsung is one of Apple's largest suppliers of phone components. The case involved billions of dollars in damages and determinations of whether Samsung's designs were a natural evolution or a deliberate copy of Apple's products.
Apple has developed extreme loyalty through innovative products that resonate with customers' needs and desires. They understand customers well and can introduce products customers want before knowing it themselves. Apple stores also play a key role in marketing through their brand-focused store design and knowledgeable employees. To maintain innovation and loyalty, Apple will need to continue introducing breakthrough products in new categories to surprise competitors while focusing on luxury segments for high-income customers.
This document provides an overview and agenda for Apple Inc. It discusses the company's revenue, competitors in various industries like personal computers, smartphones and mobile payments. It also outlines Apple's main products like iPhone, iPad, Mac computers and iPod. The document details Apple's mission to bring innovative products to market and its vision to be the most innovative company in the world. It notes some of Apple's awards and achievements in recent years for best computer, tablet and mobile phone brand.
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Apple Corporation
Apple Corporation
Introduction
Apple Corporation is an American universal technology company with its headquarters in Cupertino, California. It deals with developing computer software and designing and selling consumer electronics. It also offers online services. The hardware products of Apple include smart phones, iPads, iPods and personal computers. The consumer software includes the iTunes media player, iOS operating system, OS X and the Safari web browser. Its online services include the iOS App Store, iCloud, Mac App Store and the iTunes store.
Apple Corporation was founded by a group of associates on 1st April 1976 to design and sell personal computers. It was however incorporated as Apple Computer Inc. on 3rd January 1977 only to be renamed thirty years later to Apple Inc due to its focus on consumer electronics. It is the largest technology firm in terms of total assets and revenue and the second mobile manufacturer after Samsung. It has a net worth of over 700billion USD with over one hundred thousand employees and over four hundred retail stores around the world. Apple Inc. has over one billion products in the market as at May 2016.
However, the aim of this paper is to develop strategic objectives in the measurement of attaining company's vision and mission based on a balanced scorecard taking into account different perspectives of the whole company. The balanced scorecard contains the financial perspective, Customer value, Internal Operations and Employee perspective.
Financial Perspective
Apple Corporation is the world’s largest technology company based on total assets and revenue valued at over 700 USD as at May 2016 (Ingram, 2008). It is also the world’s second largest mobile phone manufacturer. Apple Corporation Inc entered the top ten Fortune 500 list of publicly traded companies on May 2013. It announced a dividend of $0.57 in May 2016 after earning revenue of $51.5 billion and a net profit of $11.1 billion which was a 22% increase in revenue from the previous year. Apple Inc has transferred 90% of its cash and marketable securities outside the United States, which is about 234billion USD due to tax purposes. In 2015, the company accumulated over 80% of the total earnings made by the eight largest universal smart phone manufacturers.
High tax rates in the United States pose big threat to the profitability of Apple Corporation Inc. In ord ...
MBA assignment , business model canvas report on apple inc.Sparkles Soft
This document analyzes Apple's business model canvas. It discusses Apple's key partners who provide manufacturing, assembly, and distribution. Apple creates value through innovative technology products and customer service in their stores. Apple's main revenue comes from iPhone sales followed by Macs and iPads. The key resources are employees, physical assets, and intellectual property.
1. Apple is an American technology company headquartered in California that designs consumer electronics like the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and operates online services like the App Store.
2. Founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne, Apple has become the world's largest information technology company by revenue and second largest mobile phone manufacturer.
3. In recent years, Apple has faced some criticism over the labor practices of its contractors and environmental practices, but remains the world's most valuable brand with annual revenue of $233 billion in 2015.
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1. Apple Inc. 1
Apple Inc.
Vinodhini Guhesan
University of Maryland University College
Author Note
This paper was prepared for AMBA 640: Managing Projects, Operations, and
Information Systems, taught by Professor Marsh
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Executive Summary
Apple is one of the most valuable companies in the world worth almost $500
billion. It is a world leader in the consumer electronics market. Apple’s success is due
to the quality of its products and its focus on meeting and exceeding the customer’s
needs. Apple’s products including the iPod, iPhone, iPad, laptops and PCs were
created with the requirements and preferences of the consumer in mind. The
organization takes information from its customers and has incorporated them into its
products’ future editions to maintain sales. The iPhone, iPod and iPad have all had
several generational releases to improve the consumer’s experience with the products.
Baltzan (2013) in the text, Business Driven Information Systems, 4e., presents a
case about Apple and other companies that produce Apple product accessories and
Apps. Browne and Keeley’s critical thinking model is used to analyze the Apple case to
understand if Apple is profitable for companies producing Apple product accessories
and why Apple has a competitive advantage. One issue presented is whether other
companies have capitalized from Apple products with the conclusion that they did
indeed capitalize. The analysis reveals that the evidence the author provides of a
statement from an executive at Belkin is improper in that it is a use of deceptive
statistics to sway the reader to support the author’s ideas. In addition the evidence
presented from the Belkin executive is a fallacy of appeal to questionable authority as
the Belkin executive should only speak of the sales of his company and not other
companies of which he does not have concrete evidence.
An examination of the lessons learned by the information systems manager is
presented. The ISM should facilitate the transfer of data across functional units in order
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for strategic decisions to be made on Apple products. In fact the ISM was successful in
providing customer data from the customer to the product development team about the
customers wanting more easy to use features. This was then implemented in the
iPhone’s later editions.
The ISM tools used by Apple are discussed to demonstrate that Apple
implements CRM, ERP, data mining, business intelligence and intelligent systems in its
business. Apple formulates business intelligence by having all the data about
customers from surveys to reviews all housed in data warehouses. The technique of
data mining is then applied to put together meaningful reports and allow functional units
to devise product enhancements as well as the organization’s management to formulate
business strategies. It is partly by proper utilization of the ISM tools that Apple has had
so much success.
Finally Porter’s five forces are examined with respect to Apple, Inc. In terms of
smart phones Apple does have to compete with other companies that offer similar
products as the iPhone. Apple has been able to successfully maintain a competitive
advantage and lower the forces of threat of substitutes, competitive rivalry and threat of
new entrants because its ability to listen to the customer and enhance products with
consideration of the customers’ needs and preferences. Since Apple has diversified
across industries with the iPhone in the mobile market, Mac in the laptop and PC
market, and iPod in the digital music player market it is able to thrive if entrants in one
market threaten its sales and market share.
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Week 8 – Individual Assignment 3 – Apple Inc.
Introduction
Apple Inc. is a multi-billion dollar enterprise that creates profit for itself through
customer focused, high quality consumer electronics products and services. More than
a decade ago Apple was facing the risk of bankruptcy prior to the creation of the
revolutionary products such as the iPhone (Baltzan, 2013). Now with the success of the
iPod, iPhone and iPad, profits have soared and Apple has gained market share in the
digital music and mobile phone sectors. The Information Systems Managers at Apple
have learned the lessons to success by facilitating the transfer of data across business
units effectively. This has allowed data on customer preferences and needs to be
provided to the right functional business units so that future editions of Apple products
will be favorable to the consumer and therefore increase Apple product sales. Apple
uses extensive ISM tools such as business intelligence to pull together data from
various areas and formulate strategic business decisions. Analysis using Browne and
Keeley’s (2012) critical thinking model of one case about Apple demonstrated the
reasoning to why Apple is successful and has maintained a competitive advantage.
Finally analysis of Apple Inc., with respect to Porter’s five forces model demonstrates
that Apple has lowered some forces allowing it to gain a competitive advantage.
Apple Inc.’s History and Products
Apple Inc. is a consumer electronics producer established in 1976 by Steve Jobs,
Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. The company began its foray in the technology
world by introducing the Apple I a personal computer (Wikipedia, n.d.). Apple
progressed in advancing the technology of its personal computer and its software in
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direct competition to Microsoft and IBM. In the last thirteen years Apple increased the
scope of its business by introducing the iPod, iPhone, and iPad. These products are all
enormously profitable and have transformed the company into a multi-billion dollar
enterprise.
In order to keep the technology fresh, user-friendly and advanced, Apple has
delivered several editions of these products. The iPod was enhanced to include a touch
screen leading to the iPod Touch. The fourth generation of the iPhone introduced the
world to Siri, the voice-recognizing virtual assistant (Baltzan, 2013). In addition the
latest version of the iPhone has security access through fingerprint recognition (Apple
Inc., 2013). The iPad has been enhanced as well. The iPad Air was released in 2013
as a much lighter and faster version of the original iPad (Wikipedia, n.d.).
Apple has also extended its business into other industries such as the
automobile industry. Siri is being enhanced to be implemented in vehicles to improve
dashboard technology. Siri Eyes Free will allow use of Siri in the same way as in the
iPhone except that there will be a steering wheel button to use Siri in the car without
using the iPhone to access Siri (Edelstein, 2013).
Overall Apple has not released a revolutionary product since the iPad in 2010. It
is however working on the iTV, a television that will incorporate music, movies and
content from a computer (Hesseldahl, 2006) to “modernize TV watching” (Merson,
2013). This product is speculated to be released in 2014. If successfully launched
Apple would then be taking market share away from Samsung, LG and Panasonic in
the television sales arena (Merson, 2013).
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Analysis of Apple Case Using the Critical Thinking Model
The Apple case presented by Baltzan (2013) can be analyzed using Browne &
Keeley’s (2012) critical thinking model to understand if Apple is profitable for companies
producing Apple product accessories and why Apple has a competitive advantage.
Browne and Keeley (2012) purport “an issue is a question or controversy responsible for
the conversation or discussion” (p.19). The issue in the Apple case is whether
companies other than Apple can capitalize on Apple products (Baltzan, 2013). We can
identify that one the conclusions of this case is that Apple is not only making a profit for
itself but for companies producing accessories and Apps to complement Apple
products. Information provided in the case identifies companies that produce and sell
accessories or Apps that complement Apple products. One example is that ”Altec
Lansing Technologies—[produces and sells] iPod speakers and recharger dock ($150)”
(Baltzan, p. 30). This demonstrates supporting evidence that a company other than
Apple itself is able to produce a product to complement an Apple product but is
misleading since it provides data on the price but not the number of sales.
Another example of evidence presented to support the conclusion is that “Eric
Tong, vice president at Belkin, a cable and peripheral manufacturer, believes that 75
percent of all iPod owners purchase at least one accessory—selling over 30 million
accessories to date” (Baltzan, p. 30). But how good is this evidence? The statement is
misleading in its lack of facts as it states that the individual referenced “believes that 75
percent of all iPod owners purchase at least one accessory” (Baltzan, p. 30). As this is
based on an individual’s belief and not facts or accurate statistical data of consumers
who purchased Apple accessories from other companies, we should not accept this as
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good evidence. Furthermore this statement also demonstrates a fallacy of appeal to
questionable authority because although Mr. Tong may be able to give information on
Apple accessories his company has sold he cannot know how many accessories are
sold by other companies. The author is using one authority who can attest to sales at
his company to back up the statistics for all companies’ accessory sales. Additionally
this is also an example of deceptive statistics because Mr. Tong extrapolated data from
his company’s sales and is projecting those for the sales of other companies. This is not
accurate and so should be disregarded.
Another issue that the author presents in the Apple case is whether Apple is
ahead of its competitors. The conclusion presented in the case is that Apple has a
competitive advantage with respect to its peers as it focuses on the customer and
provides quality products (Baltzan, 2013). In the case this is proven with the reason that
Apple delivers new editions of its products that are less expensive and technologically
advanced. Apple is also very involved in listening to its customers. Apple even sells
products in the Apple Store that are made by its customers as stated in the phrase “the
company welcomes products created by consumers to sell to consumers” (Baltzan, p.
30).
Lessons Learned for Information Systems Managers
Business initiatives are supported by information and technology that is facilitated
by information systems management. The information systems manager (ISM) is
tasked with the responsibility of moving information about products, customers and
processes throughout the various departments in the organization in order for decisions
to be made. Since Apple is a company selling products and services that are
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composed of technology that stores or carries information, the ISM has an integral role
in the organization. The ISM must ensure that the information about the customer
preferences is sent to the product development group in order for them to incorporate
the customer preferences into the appropriate product to create value for the customer.
The iPhone is a product that has been through several enhancements in technology
since its inception. The ISM clearly understood the importance of transferring the
knowledge of what customers want in their iPhone to the right department so the
enhancements to the next version could be implemented.
Apple took steps to increase its market share in the digital music arena by
enhancing the iPod. “The second-generation iPod, introduced in 2002, added support
for the Windows platform” (Linden, Kraemer & Dedrick, 2009, p.143). This clearly was
as a result of a lesson learned for Apple’s ISM. The data about moderate sales of the
iPod was linked to data about customer preferences and transferred to the product
development team to add enhancements to the future version of the iPod. The ISM’s
ability to facilitate the transfer of this information through the proper departments
allowed the enhancements to improve the value to the customer.
Apple’s iPhone technology is incompatible with software and devices from
companies. The Android operating system, created by Google, is on several
companies’ mobile phones (McKay, 2009, p.36). This can provide a great deal of
competition for Apple’s iPhone because Android is compatible with other software. If
customers prefer the Android system because of its compatibility to software and
devices from other companies that may cause Apple to lose market share in the future.
The ISM should transfer this information to be properly evaluated by the functional
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departments at Apple. That would then allow Apple to devise a strategy to prevent loss
of customers whom dislike the incompatible nature of Apple products.
The success of the iPhone, iPad and iPod has provided exemplary data from
which to learn for an information systems manager. In Apple delivering several editions
of its products with incremental changes there is another lesson to learn. Delivering the
latest edition of its products caused the previous version of the same products to be
outdated. Customers feel cheated that they just bought an iPhone and a year later a
newer more enhanced version is released. The dilemma is in deciding on spending
more money to have the newer version or keep the now out-dated version. Obviously
the frustrated customers’ information should have been circulated through the functional
departments of Apple appropriately by the ISM to make it known that perhaps
customers didn’t want to spend so much money on the latest and greatest new version
of iPhone so soon.
Apple’s Use of ISM Tools
Apple uses several ISM tools to improve its business including business
intelligence, intelligent systems, customer relationship management, enterprise
resource management and data mining. Intelligent systems are systems used to
manage, process and interpret data into meaningful decisions. Apple introduced an
intelligent system when it implemented Siri the virtual assistant into its mobile and iPad
products. “Siri [is], a voice-activation system that is capable of recognizing voice
commands” (Baltzan, p.35). Siri is an example of artificial intelligence that takes verbal
requests from the user and responds with recommendations pulled from a set of web
services (Wikipedia, n.d.).
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Customer relationship management (CRM) is the use of a software program to
manage the data about customers including purchases and product preferences.
CRM’s can also be used to manage and increase customer’s purchasing by pulling
together the data on customers who purchased a particular set of products and
rewarding them with discounts on similar or complementary products. At Apple CRM
software is used to keep track of all customers and their purchase behavior. Apple
gains business intelligence through the implementation of CRM by extracting and
analyzing customers’ data (Unknown Author, 2012). The organization has remained
profitable by focusing on the customer’s needs when designing or enhancing its
products. In fact Apple is so in touch with its customers that it even has product
accessories created by its own customers on its App Store (Baltzan, 2013).
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is the pulling together of all the data across
all the business areas in the organization into one database and then accessing that
information through one software program that meets the needs of all the business
units’ functions (Baltzan, 2013). Apple is able to tie together all the data about products
and customers and feed it back into its Apple stores for store employees to access and
better serve customers. In this sense CRM and ERP are strategically utilized to
customize products for each customer (Ramirez, 2009).
Business intelligence is the data gathered from various sources which is then
used to devise a business strategy and/or decisions (Baltzan, 2013, p. 6). Data mining
is a technique to uncover business intelligence by analyzing information in different
angels and understanding the relationships between the data. “Apple’s Information
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Services and Technology department operates a Teradata enterprise data warehouse,
along with Oracle databases” to store data (Kalakota, & Netke, n.d.). Software is used
to extract this data and formulate reports for the various departments in the
organization. Reports on customer data can then be utilized for improving products,
creating targeted advertisements and creating new products. Apple utilizes data mining
techniques to cull data collected from customer purchases, reviews and surveys to
forecast future sales of products and to customize advertising (Ramirez, 2009).
Porter’s Five Forces
“Porter’s Five Forces model analyzes the competitive forces within the
environment in which a company operates to assess the potential for profitability in an
industry” (Baltzan, 2013, p. 18). When the strength of the forces is high the competition
in the industry is high and vice versa (Baltzan, 2013). A company can focus its attention
on adjusting the forces to its own benefit allowing it to have a competitive advantage. In
analyzing Apple in terms of two of Porter’s five forces, threat of substitute products or
services and competitive rivalry, it can be demonstrated that the iPhone is high on both
forces (Baltzan, 2013). There are numerous companies manufacturing smart phones
with similar technology and functionality to that of the iPhone. Competitive rivalry is
high as these companies manipulate the quality of products, price and availability to
capture sales. Apple maintains a competitive advantage with the iPhone by using
customer information to implement technology with easy to use features. In addition,
Apple uses technology that allows a customer to use more than one function at the
same time. For instance a user can send text messages speedily while listening to
music without any interruption in the use of the phone. Since Apple has focused its
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technology to meet and exceed customer needs, they have maintained their competitive
advantage over rivaling mobile companies. As a result Apple has lowered the forces of
competitive rivalry and threat of substitute products.
As stated above there are many competitors in the market for mobile phones.
Threat of new entrants is high because any company that can provide the technology
and usability that consumers want in a smart phone or tablet can enter the market with
competing products. Since Apple has diversified across industries with the iPhone in
the mobile market, Mac in the laptop and PC market and iPod in the digital music player
market it is able to thrive if technology and entrants in one market threaten its sales and
market share.
When Apple is attempting to achieve market share the force of buyer power is
key in its ability to be profitable. Buyer power is the ability of consumers to influence the
price and demand for the products (Baltzan, 2013). Buyer power for Apple products is
high because substitute products are available to consumers. Apple must be able to
capture sales by manipulating prices of its products to be competitive with substitute
products. In releasing newer editions of its products at lower prices and with
enhancements in technology appealing to the consumer, Apple has been able to
capture and maintain sales.
Suppliers of raw materials and components to Apple products can manipulate the
price and demand for their materials sold to Apple. Supplier power for Apple products is
moderate to low. The reason for this is that Apple often acquires the supplier company
once they see the benefits of the supplier materials or technology. For example the
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company that supplied the technology of Siri was acquired by Apple in 2010 before that
technology could have become available to Blackberry to use (Wikipedia, n.d.).
Conclusion
Apple Inc. is a profoundly successful organization worth almost $500 billion. Its
focus on creating products using customer feedback and preferences has allowed
Apple to meet and exceed the needs of its consumers with high quality products.
Analyzing Baltzan’s (2013) case about Apple using the critical thinking model
demonstrated that not of all the reasoning presented was valid. The case exhibited
information to support the conclusion that Apple is ahead of its competitors because it is
customer focused. Apple would not be able to have been so enormously profitable
without proper information systems management. The information systems manager
has successfully facilitated the transfer of data from the customer to the product
development team to allow for implementation of enhancements to future product
editions. This success has assisted Apple in gaining market share. In addition, the
proper use of ISM tools such as business intelligence has allowed various departments
to pull reports to better understand how to create value for the customer. Apple has a
competitive advantage over its peers as it works to lower some of the forces such as
threat of substitutes and supplier power. Apple’s future will be prosperous if it maintains
its ability to create revolutionary products that exceed the needs and wants of the
consumer.
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