A Dirty Job

week focuses on the case study of Apple Inc., and the strategic development of a multibillion-dollar organization, (Paroutis, Heracleous, & Angwin, 2013). Owner and co-founder Steve Jobs was instrumental in taking a company that was on the verge of bankruptcy and make it into a thriving billion-dollar company. Steve Jobs was a leader who was not only innovative but also a perfectionist. His passion for Apple was unsurpassed, which was reflected in his dedication and remarkable intuition. He…

There are many types of digital media players in our world today. Computers, iPods, iPhones, television, and many more. The digital media source that I think is the best user friendly and useful is the iPhone by the company Apple. I chose this digital media sours for many reasons. One of those reasons is, it is a “jack of all trades”. You can do many things on an iPhone, and you can even do them simultaneously! On an iPhone you can read books, listen to music, take pictures, and even watch…

company’s mission. The process of hiring the right employees for the right job requires an honest assessment of the type of work that needs to be done, and the ideal candidate for the position. Human capital has become more recognizable as one of a company’s primary assets. Understandably, the importance of finding new employees has become increasingly important. One of the most important functions of HR departments is to fill job vacancies. The results of the decisions made in this process can…

Richard Schulze and the CEO until 2012 was Brian Dunn. During this period, Best Buy had seen many highs and some uncomfortable lows. It was a $50 billion Fortune 100 company and was the place for anyone to visit for electronics. Best Buy provided many job opportunities in the U.S. There were 125,000 employees in the America and 170,000 worldwide. The company reached a total of 1,055 stores by 2013. Despite being a big-box electronics store it faced the challenge that most stores faced which…

Company Overview Uber is an American technology organization/company founded by Garret Camp and Travis Kalanick in March 2009 ("The Uber Story"). The company has its headquarters situated in San Francisco, California and aims to provide its services and products to al, its clients in America and the entire globe. Being a public company, Uber has grown and developed in the United States, as well as, the entire globe to achieve a revenue of $6.5 billion by the year 2016 with a net income of $2.8…

called it Windows. Windows v1.0 was released in 1985. Microsoft saw this as necessary for their survival and the survival of the IBM-PC market. There GUI allowed these computers to compete with Apple. There first versions were primitive but they did the job. Even though Apple’s GUI was better and more refined, Microsoft already had a larger install base because it would be installed on top of the already thousands of computer running MS-DOS. Therefore, this set the stage for all other versions…

Apple was founded by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in 1976. Jobs transformed Apple from a company close to bankruptcy, to one of the most profitable companies in the world. Apple has continued to have a great performance over the past decade, due to its competitive advantages. One major advantage that has helped Apple is its customer loyalty. Apple has created a well-established brand and is known for its easy to use products with a sleek design. Customers have loved the design of Apple’s…

SWOT Analysis: Apple IPhone: 1. Strengths: Apple is a brand in the field of Smartphones. It is known for its innovative products and has created a niche for itself over the years. The following are the strengths for Apple: a. Brand: Apple invests a lot of money to create brand awareness and it creates a very strong demand for IPhones. Over the years Apple has created a space as a brand which comes with the most innovative product. Apple uses its advertising to maintain that image in the eyes of…

organization. It is important for an organization to have a recruitment policy. Selection is a process of selecting a candidate from a large number of applicants will be performing their jobs with maximum effectiveness and remain with the company. After selecting a candidate he/she should be placed in a suitable job. Placement is also an important HR activity and it involves assigning a specific position and responsibility to an employee. When a person joins the organization he/she is a stranger…

God has a plan for everyone who lives on the earth today. In these three stories “A Clean Well-Lighted PLace,”“The Red Convertible,” and Limestone Diner.” Each story talks about someone's life and what plan God has created for them. A Clean Well-Lighted Place talks about a drunk man and how one does not care what happens to him. The Red Convertible is based on two brother create a tight bond and is split up due to one going to the Army. Limestone Diner is about a girl that gets in a wreck…