The story of Apple, Inc. has fascinated consumers and competitors for decades. Apple’s tumultuous history is akin to the quintessential American dream. There is betrayal, loss, failure, and finally, unimaginable success. From Apple’s rough and controversial beginnings emerged a multibillion dollar company which changed the face of the globe. Such an affectual company deserves to be studied and understood for both its flaws and its contributions. The following paper will examine the structure of Apple in the context of its social performance.
The Structure of Apple Inc. and Key Factors of Success Apple’s organizational structure mainly consists of a traditional hierarchy with a few variations in operations to allow for collaboration between divisions (Lehman & Haslam, 2013). When Steve Jobs was alive, he made all decisions for Apple and determined the best course for the company. Since Tim Cook has taken …show more content…
While Apple has enjoyed market dominance in the technology sector for many years, the market and consumer demand is ever evolving. Many competitors do not have the capacity to compete with Apple, however, there is always room for a cutting-edge invention to draw consumer’s attention. Samsung is currently one of the most competitive companies to Apple, and Samsung has largely won this position by stealing Apple’s trademarked, intellectual property (Kendall & Wakabayashi, 2015). The similarities between the later model Galaxys and iPhones are remarkable in comparison. However, the true competition will rest in the newest product which emerges on the market and offers an innovation which is revolutionary to current technology. Of course, market fluctuations due to economic circumstances and international influences will also remain a key factor in influencing Apple’s success. Equally important to environmental influence is stakeholder
The Structure of Apple Inc. and Key Factors of Success Apple’s organizational structure mainly consists of a traditional hierarchy with a few variations in operations to allow for collaboration between divisions (Lehman & Haslam, 2013). When Steve Jobs was alive, he made all decisions for Apple and determined the best course for the company. Since Tim Cook has taken …show more content…
While Apple has enjoyed market dominance in the technology sector for many years, the market and consumer demand is ever evolving. Many competitors do not have the capacity to compete with Apple, however, there is always room for a cutting-edge invention to draw consumer’s attention. Samsung is currently one of the most competitive companies to Apple, and Samsung has largely won this position by stealing Apple’s trademarked, intellectual property (Kendall & Wakabayashi, 2015). The similarities between the later model Galaxys and iPhones are remarkable in comparison. However, the true competition will rest in the newest product which emerges on the market and offers an innovation which is revolutionary to current technology. Of course, market fluctuations due to economic circumstances and international influences will also remain a key factor in influencing Apple’s success. Equally important to environmental influence is stakeholder