Sign Up Now
Get instant access to over 1 million+ study documents
OR
Already registered? click here to login
By creating your account, you agree to our terms of service, privacy policy and student honor code.
History Organization
Organizational Structure
The company that we will be examining is Apple. They are one the largest computer and electronics manufacturers in the world. At the same time, they also provide support to their various products through additional services they provide (such as: the I Tunes store). It is currently divided into several different divisions to include: Personal Computers, Network Solutions / Peripherals, Media, Digital Content and Third Party Digital Applications. ("Apple," 2011) Based on how Apple is structured, one way to improve economic performance is to re-establish its alliance with Google. What made the partnership fall apart is that Steve Jobs (the founder / CEO) believed that Google stole key I Phone features and placed them in the Android. This created contention between the two sides, as it appeared as if Apple was trying to prevent Google from releasing a competitor to the I Phone. If the company can re-establish this partnership, they could collaborate on: applications and universal features. Once this occurs, it means that both organizations will benefit from: the sale and popularity of the two devices. ("Google Violated Alliance," 2011)
Leadership in the Organizational Setting
The basic leadership strategy is: surrounding Steve Jobs and his influence on the various products they are creating. This has set the example for the staff and the atmosphere of the organization itself. However, the over reliance on Jobs' leadership and vision is problematic, because he has not been feeling well over the last several years. Therefore, the company must have a strategy that will take into account possible losses of ideas and talent, in the...
(Wilcox, 2011)
Brief Financial Overview
Financially speaking, Apple has been seeing a significant increase their quarterly earnings. Evidence of this can be seen with the rise in earnings per share from: March to December 2010. As, it would increase from: $2.45 (in March) to $5.40 (in December). ("Apple," 2011) One possible recommendation to improve the company's economic performance is: to seek out other products that can help to support consistent long-term growth. This is based on the fact that sharp increases in earnings, could mean that the company is too dependent on the sales of a particular product.
Key Products and/or Services Provided and Market Share Information
The main products that Apple sells includes: the I Phone, I Pod, I Pad, the Mac and they market various applications / songs / videos for these devices. The total market share that Apple controls for computers sales is between: 10% and 17% worldwide. As far as the sales of mobile phones are concerned, it comes in third place, controlling 25% of the total market share. This is behind the Google Android and the Research in Motion Black Berry. One possible recommendation to improve the economic performance of the company is to figure strategies to increase demand for various products. This could mean dramatically lowering the costs or adding some kind of incentives, to keep up with changing consumer tastes. ("Mac Market Share," 2011) (Gonsalves, 2011)
Consumer and Employee Perception of the Organization and its' Product and Services
When it comes to consumer perceptions, Apple has a favorable…
Bibliography
Apple. (2011). Yahoo Finance. Retrieved from: http://finance.yahoo.com/q/pr?s=AAPL+Profile
Apple. (2011). Yahoo Finance. Retrieved from: http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ae?s=AAPL+Analyst+Estimates
Apple's Core Values. (2009). Manueal Corpas. Retrieved from: http://manuelcorpas.com/2009/03/08/apples-core-values-according-to-its-ceo-tim-cook/
Apple is a Good Employer but Not as Amazing. (2007). Glass Door. Retrieved from: http://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Apple-RVW35192.htm
Google Violated Alliance. (2011). Kos Fusion. Retrieved from: http://kosfusion.net/google-violated-alliance-with-apple/
Mac Market Share. (2011). OSX Daily. Retrieved from: http://osxdaily.com/2011/03/18/mac-market-share-around-the-world-usa-15-canada-14-australia-14-and-more/
Graff, M. (2010). SWOT Analysis. E How. Retrieved from: http://www.ehow.com/facts_6801257_swot-analysis-apple-company.html
Gonsalves, J. (2011). Google Android Surpasses Apple. Information Week. Retrieved from: http://www.informationweek.com/news/smb/mobile/229000356
Ho, E. (2011). Survey Finds. MacGasm. Retrieved from: http://www.macgasm.net/2011/02/25/survey-finds-consumers-buy-apple-products-steve-jobs-stepped/
Wilcox, J. (2011). Apple's Future without Steve Jobs. Beta News. Retrieved from: http://www.betanews.com/joewilcox/article/Apples-future-without-Steve-Jobs-wont-be-as-bright/1295327829
International Organizational Structures Companies engaging in global business ideally adopt business structures/models that give a significant competitive edge over other worldwide companies. Four of the major structures/models employed globally focus on Product, Geographic Area, corporate Functions or specific Customer groups (also known as "verticals"). Research shows that specific business adopt one or more of these models based on corporate circumstances and with varying degrees of success. Global Product Structure/Model and Example Global Product
Organization Structure ROWE Model With each organization looking for the most efficient ways of getting work done, there has a risen a necessity to try out several modes of operation that would enable the intended results in an organization to be realized. This was one of the driving forces that prompted Best Buy to change their mode of operation to the ROWE model. The other very significant reason behind the ROWE model is
Organizational structure of a large, international or multinational company is important, and must be one that works well in all ways. If the structure of the organization is not handled properly, the entire company can be put at risk. The organization studied here is Wal-Mart, because it is so large and represents what many people think of when they think of a multinational corporation that is generally successful. The organizational
As such, the competition with potentially more efficient internal environments are in a better position than Airstar. As a solution, Robinson's six principles are mainly directed towards better focus in terms of task assignments and internal structure. Communication should however not be overlooked in determining solutions for Airstar, Inc. Recommendations Generally, Robinson's principles appear to focus on internal changes that would provide Airstar with a better position from which to handle external
TEAMSTERS THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF THE TEAMSTERS Administration and membership of the Teamsters Union and its Organization The Teamsters Union refers to one of the biggest labor unions across the world. It contributes significantly to the revenues realized by the U.S. The union has a unique structure that facilitates the effective running and management of organizational activities. The president leads the union who plays the responsibility of overseeing all the organizational activities and
Organizational Structure Bon Secours Organizational Structure I n 1824, in Paris, amidst the devastation following the French Revolution, a group of 12 women came together to form the congregation of the Sisters of Bon Secours, French for "Good Help" and the Sisters' purpose was to nurse the sick and dying in their homes (Bon Secours, N.d.). The group later arrived in the United States towards the end of the nineteenth century and