Category: Apple

The current breadth of Apple’s product line seems to be quite modest for the company of its size. However, it is important to keep in mind that Apple has to take extensive care of product quality, which explains the small range of product diversity. Nevertheless, there are ways for the firm to expand its product…

Table of Contents Introduction Apple Inc – An Overview Executive Bodies Investor Relation Financial Insights Latest Issue Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The finance manager is the authoritative person who is responsible to look after the financial activities within an organization. Finance is considered the lifeblood of every business enterprise irrespective of the products and services…

Since the beginning of the 20th century, innovation determines business opportunities, brand uniqueness, and company image. Innovation is nothing more than the act of introducing newness into a process or product. It involves an idea, its implementation, the actual production of the innovation, and its acceptance by the market. Essentially, consumer reaction determines the success…

Apple’s Prioritized Suppliers According to Apple’s “Supplier Accountability Report,” the company’s suppliers employ more than 1.6 million people in 20 countries around the globe, which means that there is an increased responsibility for the corporation to prioritize and make sure that the key players are on the top level of their performance so that the…

Abstract The report aims at finding out whether practicing strong business ethics and good corporate social responsibility has an impact on the operations of Apple. In essence, these two concepts provide a coherent framework that is used to explore the relationships within the business and communities in which they are operating. In other words, firms…

Outsourcing is a requested practice in the modern economy because many companies want to deal with lower material and labor costs. The article by Linden et al. (2011) demonstrates that Apple Inc. also benefited from this phenomenon when it moved its iPod production facilities to China. I think that Apple’s decision to cooperate with Chinese…

“Ethical Leadership” – The Case of Tyco Sacrificing ethics in the name of profits can be seen as one of the main dilemmas of corporate governance, in which the major scandals had a profound role. It is suggested that good ethics are good business (Hartman, 2005, p. 185), while it can be stated that it…

Table of Contents Introduction Profit Sources, Products, and Business Approaches Conclusion References Introduction Apple and Microsoft are the two major companies and competitors in a computer industry. Today, an Apple versus Microsoft topic is a common debate among customers, who ask the following questions: Which computer is better: Mac or PC? What are their advantages…

Table of Contents Introduction Apple’s Vision and Mission: Old vs. New The External Environment and Competition of Apple Inc. Core Competencies and Sustainable Advantage of Apple Inc. Recommendations Works Cited Introduction Apple is one of the leading multinational technology companies in the world. It was created by Steve Jobs in 1977 and had pioneered the…

Table of Contents Total Cost and Book Value Methods of Depreciation Depreciation and Amortization Expense Purchases Accounting for Intangible Assets References Total Cost and Book Value Based on the historical cost principle, companies are required to record the assets in the balance sheet statement at cost. This value is reduced periodically using accumulated depreciation. The…