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and implicit. Apple was very careful about the release of their products like mobile and tablet by originally admitting for cycles of high development cycles that develop expectation and demonstrated new innovations with every new release under Steve Jobs, Dr. Panos Mourdoukoutas, a Professor and Chair of the Department of…

LSM The impact of intellectual property rights on preserving the competitive advantage. A case study of Apple Inc’s iPhones . Word Count: 14,014 Abstract The world today has rapidly developed into a services industry where knowledge is power. Knowledge provides means of acquiring newer technologies which then businesses can then use to create new products. In this context, IPRs become a valuable asset that firms can use strategically to lessen or prevent competition. IPRs are…

Team Building and Employee Productivity Studies on employee productivity in many workplaces point to the fact that employee productivity is rarely at its maximum. Employee productivity in companies is a crucial indicator as to how the entire company will perform in a given industry. With high competition in many industries, the performance of a company is vital to its survival in that industry. In order to increase employee productivity, employers from all over the world have employed various…

Jobs tried to oust him but he failed resulting in his departure from the company. He formed a new company NextInc. the same year. After Jobs’ departure the strategy of Macintosh was changed steadily. The focus was shifted to price now while Jobs had the argument that company should targets its product for the consumer market. The prices were hiked now. This policy backfired…

Abstract This essay will seek to analyze the different types of strategies that Apple Inc has undertaken in its pursuit towards competitive advantage. It will also focus on the outcomes of the strategies implemented and identifying whether the strategies implemented will lead to the desired type of competitive advantage. This essay will include some of Porter’s 5 forces analysis model, generic strategies and the value chain model. Introduction Strategic planning and management is an important…

advantages for itself, the stiff competition within the industry and other external factors present formidable challenges to the firm. The problem about the leadership also happened to Apple Inc. because of the death of Steve Jobs. How can the new leader Tim Cook to take over Steve Jobs’ work to run Apple Inc. and find the new ways to main profits and create the value for the consumers and shareholders. The maturing personal computer market is becoming saturated, it is also important for Apple…

III. MANAGING A SALES FORCE 1. Recruiting and Selecting Sales Force Recruiting the perfect sales force for high tech gadgets, such as the IPhone is requires thorough screening and selecting. Apple does not select random people, they select from their own fan base for many reasons. Apple requires an ambitious and influential personality with the ability consistently close (Inc., 2014). Recruiting and selecting sales force strategy specific to the IPhone 6 requires the managers to decipher Apples…

is the process by which new hires are emotionally, physically, and professionally integrated into the established culture and operations of their new employer (HRZone n.d). Onboarding involves new employees adjusting and acclimatising to their new job (the role), their new place of work and their co-workers. The function of Human Resource Management is to manage the human capital of a firm, including onboarding. The process of onboarding needs to be implemented throughout the entire organisation…

Working in Teams Name Institution Working in Teams Teamwork plays an imperative role in fostering growth and productivity in an organization. A team consists of people who work together towards a shared goal. Normally, teams ensure that cooperation is enhanced and any king of competition that seeks to divide the employees is minimized. Effective teams are defined by the level of satisfaction on the members, the productivity in an organization, and the commitment of the members to remain…

Apple While running Apple, Jobs started to have health problems. In the article, Life After Steve Jobs: However Will Apple Manage Without Him, Dempsey quotes the executive team of Apple, “It will be a big challenge – the company is already on one of the longest winning streaks in consumer electronics history, dating back to Jobs’s return in 1996” (2011). Jobs’ didn’t leave Apple when he was sick. He just reduced some of his duties so he could focus on his health. When he did…