1. What kinds of applications are described here? What business functions do they support? How do they improve operational efficiency and decision making? The applications defined in this case are e-mail, calendar and contacts from Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync. In addition, there are some new software applications: hospital’s MEDITECH electronic medical records system, Epocrates Essentials and ChainLinq Mobile. The businesses functions of these applications are assisting employees accomplish their
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 basically
NTRODUCTION Apple Inc. is a American company which manufactures computer software, personal computers, cell phones & consumer electronic products. The world's renowned products by Apple are: the Macintosh line of personal computers, the iPhone, the iPod and the iPad. By August 2010, 301 retail stores in 10 countries were operated by Apple Inc. The Apple consists of various software which are as follows: the Mac OS X operating system, Final Cut Studio, Logic Studio, productivity software (iWork suite)
of adapting to changing environment has been consistently noted by (Phua, 2007). It is quite evident from examples of current strategic decisions that are perceived by many top notch CEO’s , it is believed that Apple Inc’s Tim Cook have made bigger Iphone(6 and 6 plus) just to compete with larger market of big screen mobile handset by Samsung. Therefore adaptability is
Table of Contents Summary 4 Introduction 5 The Seven S Models for Strategic Planning 7 Strategic Analysis 8 Analysis of the Remote Macro Environment 10 Sociological factors 11 Technological factors 11 Economic factors 12 Political factors 12 The Micro Competitive Environment 13 Threat of New Entrants 14 Bargaining Power of Suppliers 14 Bargaining Power of Buyers (Customers) 15 Threat of Substitute Products or Services 15 Industrial Rivalry 15 Strategic Choice 16 Porter’s Generic Strategies 16 Cost
subscriber identity (IMSI, which can identify a user internationally), social relationships, life style, preferences or behavior patterns. An iPhone screen shows what identity-related information could be collected .What is worse is that these pieces of identity information could be collected anytime and anywhere with or without consumer's consent. An iPhone could send location information automatically back to Apple; and location information can be automatically sent back to Google. The potential
materialistic goods, however that is not always the case. “Research consistently says that more people value materialistic aspiration and goals the lower their happiness and life satisfaction and a few are plus emotions they experience day to day.” The two quotes can be set in relation to each other, because of the difference in what people think and what the truth is. People think they get happier by having more money and goods, however studies have shown us that people are no happier, in fact
Post purchase stage is the final stage in the consumer buying decision process. In this stage, consumer accesses whether he or she is satisfied or dissatisfied with the purchase of Xiaomi Mi 4. Consumer will evaluate the adequacy of the product with his original needs whether he or she has made the right choice on buying the product. Consumer will feel either a sense of satisfaction for the product, or on the contrary, a sense of disappointment if the product has fallen far short of expectations
A Facebook user on an average has 300 friends over the major social networking platform [4]. This clearly signifies that today’s teenagers are highly active to expand their social circle online, but neglect the importance of having real life friends whom you can actually meet and greet in the real world. The dependency of modern youth on technology