Category: Apple

  • Apple Company: Understanding the Numbers

    Table of Contents Introduction Performance Ratios Slack Measures Operating Efficiency Measures Conclusion References Introduction Financial ratio analysis is an important step in analyzing the company’s performance and development. Companies operating in all types of markets can benefit from financial ratio analysis, as it allows tracking the progress and benchmarking against major competitors. As noted by…

  • Apple Inc. Performance Management

    Table of Contents Introduction Objectives Liquidity Ratios Activity Ratios Leverage Ratios Profitability Ratios Market Ratios Findings Conclusion Reference List Introduction Apple Inc. manufactures and sells mobile communication devices, other portable electronics, and software applications that support its devices. The competitive environment is unpredictable because it relies on innovation. A company that manages to launch new…

  • The Technological Trajectory Applicable to Apple

    Introduction Apple Inc. is a leading computer company founded in 1976. Success and global leadership are achieved by Apple because of its unique products and entrepreneurship in the software and computer industries. An innovative approach to business can best be accomplished by allowing divisions that specialize in certain areas the freedom to experiment, promoting a…

  • Apple Inc.’s Value Chain, Processes and Activities

    The principles of the value chain are highly important for the cost-efficiency and success of the firm. In this instance, to understand the working mechanism of this concept, Porter (2008) identified that this process could be divided into main and supporting activities that ensure the delivery of exceptional value to the customers of the company.…

  • Apple Company’s Reputation of Mismanaging Workforce

    Table of Contents Background Response from Apple Role of Public Relations Recommendations Evaluation Reference List Background For several years, Apple, among other top companies, was accused of mismanaging human resources. The company suffered major media outbursts on how it overworked workers in its China-based plants. The situation was made worse by the idea that the…

  • Management Dilemma for Apple

    Table of Contents Research Objective Research Methodology Competitors of Apple iPad Preventive measures to be taken Customer Satisfaction Reference Research Objective It is but obvious that iPad faces severe competition from brands like the Samsung Galaxy Tab, Motorola Xoom and Blackberry playbook. In order to be in the competitive race and to sustain the competition,…

  • Managing the Future: Apple Inc.

    Introduction Apple Inc. is one of the most prosperous electronic firms in the world. Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak started this firm on April 1, 1976. The two were electronic enthusiasts who were interested in developing their ideas into business ventures. They were keen on turning their skills in electronics into a large business unit.…

  • IPod: Apple Product’s Design Analysis

    Table of Contents Introduction Apple Narrative Typography Images and Shapes of Products Color Presentation of Chosen Campaign Conclusion Introduction Apple iPod remains among the best-recognized products of the company. Such longevity can be attributed in part to the effectiveness of its marketing campaign, referred to as iPod Silhouettes. Since its onset in the early 21st…

  • Benchmarking Description on Apple iphone 4s vs. BlackBerry, Android and Samsung Galaxy

    The BlackBerry OS is the most difficult smartphone technology to crack and this gives it competitive advantage over the iPhone 4s. Its data security system makes the BlackBerry smartphone the most ideal mobile operating system for enterprise use. The BlackBerry 7 OS is more user friendly when it comes to enterprise needs since it is…

  • Leadership Impact on Apple Company’s Performance

    Table of Contents Research objectives Research questions Key variables Research design Data collection Data analysis techniques and presentation Summary Reference List Research objectives Apple Incorporation ranks amongst the most successful companies in the mobile technology industry. One of the factors that have contributed to the firm’s optimal performance is effective leadership. This study intends to…