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Apple’s strategy and how it’s survived in competitive huge markets . Every successful organization has a business strategy which is “a long term plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal or set of goals or objectives (Hall, 2009). Strategy is management's game plan for strengthening the performance of the enterprise. It states how business should be conducted to achieve the desired goals. Without a strategy management has no roadmap to guide them”. Apple is a great…

Year John Lewis timeline 1864 John Lewis opens a small drapers shop in Oxford Street. Takes 16s 4d on his first day. 1885 Birth of John Spedan Lewis, son of John Lewis, and founder of the John Lewis Partnership. 1905 John Lewis buys control of Peter Jones. 1914 John Lewis hands control of Peter Jones to John Spedan Lewis who sets up staff committees, the forerunners of today’s Committees for Communication. 1918 First edition of the Gazette published, founded by John Spedan Lewis. 1919…

Costco is a membership warehouse club that sells an extensive variety of merchandise in the United States. They have some products available to members only, but most of their products are available to the general public with an additional surcharge on certain products. Also, some popular products at Costco include hardware, electronics, furniture, and groceries. Furthermore, Costco also markets its own brand of merchandise under the name of Kirkland. Items under this brand name are more…

considering there are over 11,500 stores nationwide and internationally. The mega retailer sells groceries, clothing, electronics, and a variety of other items. The retail giant is truly a true one stop shop for all consumers. Not only can you get an oil change while you shop, you can get a haircut or a new hairdo or a manicure or pedicure. Talk about true convenience. The great idea behind the mega superstore comes from the visionary Sam Walton. The first store opened in 1962 in Rogers,…

The lawsuit of Apple vs. Cisco in 2007 poses a questionable practice about ethics in business environment. Fairly speaking, both companies have their arguments as well as unethical behaviors over the iPhone trademark. Legally, Cisco owned the iPhone trademark. However, the trademark was apparently abandoned until 2006 because Cisco was not using it. In order to keep a trademark registration active, Cisco had to file a Declaration of Use on or before the sixth anniversary of the registration…

Louis Chenevert: How United Technologies’ CEO Pulls the Strings to Attain Global Success America’s manufacturing sector was once considered to be a major contributor in the country’s GDP. Once contributing to 25% of the GDP in the 1950s currently produces half that percentage factoring inflation and other variables. At such a time, UTC was widely tipped to be a dominant force courtesy of its unique ability to develop advanced jet engines for both commercial and military aircraft. Alternatively,…

In in the reader Focus on Social Problems, there were many good interesting readers, but the one that caught my eye was In China, Human Costs Are Built Into an iPad. After reading the short reader I, learned and discovered many new things I was not aware of, for example, I did not know many of our technology gadgets are built or made overseas and not here in America. Also, big corporations like Apple, Dell, Samsung, and Sony manufacture their products in China. After reading, this reading I…

department stores, stocking a myriad range of clothing, electronics, home products, appliances, tools, gifts and many more services, all in one place. Whether you are looking for a new party wear, need some home appliances for your new home, or planning for a holiday, Sears is the answer to all your everyday needs. Besides, the store offers daily coupon offers and deals to let you save on most of your purchases. About Sears Sears happens to be one of the biggest fashion and lifestyle stores…

With a 5.5-inch Quad HD IPS Display, the LG G3 Verizon phone allows you to see all of the stunning details and vivid colors in all of your photos and videos. The LG G3 phone features a 13MP camera that gives you the ability to take precise shots with the help of an OIS Plus Laser Auto Focus. In addition to an advanced camera system, the G3 includes a long-lasting Lithium Ion 3,000mAh removable battery, enhanced security features, and an easy-to-use touchscreen keyboard that adapts to each user.…

After going through several companies listed on the Look Book from Curata, the one that appealed to me the most was Whole Foods Market. The eco-minded chain, which specializes in organic and natural grocery items, does an excellent job in selling an experience rather than just diverse produce. While browsing between aisles, consumers are able to learn more about the rest of the world while getting premium information and services. For all of these reasons, I would say the content curation…