Nime Question Completion Status: 1 3 2 9 13 10 12 > A Moving to another question will save this response, Question 12 15 points Read the case and answer the below question Apple, one of the global market leaders with its globally popular products iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and services such as the iOS and OS X operating systems and iCloud. These products and services have proved to be sources of solid revenues for the company. The brand image of the company has the value of USD 121.4 billion. Strength of Apple's brand image is effectively reinforced by uncompromised customer loyalty. With revenues of more than USD 182.7 billion and net income of more than USD 395 billion penerated during 2014 one, Apple has a strong financial base to engage in research and development according to innovativeness and superior design. The strong supply chain operations have contributed significantly to facilitate Apple's complex global operation with no or least disruption Apple products and services are priced in much higher level compared to competition, its direct competitor, Samsung Galaxy S5 with additional 128GB microSD card costs only 10/5670 which is cheaper 190/5280 than top spec iPhone. Occasional instances of technical functionality issues associated with Apple brand have been a major concern. The range of these issues include the latest is causing some Apple devices to crash the presence of bugs in the previous iOS 8 like keyboards that suddenlydnappear. In addition, Apple's unique hardware and system can only be used with company's own products Particularly, majority of programs available in Apple's Mac computers cannot be used with other computer brands causing massive ser inconveniences. However, the space for more investment in research is there which could allow diversitying the products portfolio by facilitating strategic partnerships Unfortunately, the loss of innovative potential due to the death of legendary Steve Jobs, and the growing competition from China and India - especially the manufacturing costs are somehow negatively affecting the company. In addition, Apple's image has went through serious breakdown due to scandals related to tax and being indringed on intellectual property rights. A- From the short case above, run a SWOT analysis for Apple B-what is the strategic approach that apple is following? TTTT Paragraph w A 30. T- XDOQESI ' . OS Type here to search BI ASUS 41 pause break wy D/D 3 8 5 6 9 7 v > 19 11 12 13 Moving to another question will save this response Question 12 of 13 uestion 12 15 points Read the case and answer the below question Apple, one of the global market leaders with its globally popular products, iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and services such as the iOS and OS X operating systems and iCloud. These products and services have proved to be sources of solid revenues for the company. The brand image of the company has the value of USD 1244 billion. Strength of Apple's brand image is effectively reinforced by uncompromised customer loyalty. With revenues of more than USD 182.7 billion and net income of more than USD 395 billion generated during 2014 alone, Apple has a strong financial base to engage in research and development according to innovativeness and superior design. The strong supply chain operations have contributed significantly to facilitate Apple's complex global operations with no or least disruptions Apple products and services are priced in much higher level compared to competition, its direct competitor, Samsung Galaxy S5 with additional 128GB microSD card costs only 510/S670 which is cheaper 190/5280 than top spec iPhone. Occasional instances of technical functionality issues associated with Apple brand have been a major concern. The range of these issues include the latest iOS 9 causing some Apple devices to crash the presence of bugs in the previous iOS 8 like keyboards that suddenly disappear. In addition, Apple's unique hardware and system can only be used with company's own products. Particularly, majority of programs available in Apple's Mac computers cannot be used with other computer brands causing massive user inconveniences. However, the space for more investment in research is there which could allow diversifying the products portfolio by facilitating strategic partnerships. Unfortunately, the loss of innovative potential due to the death of legendary Steve lobs, and the growing competition from China and India - especially the manufacturing costs are somehow negatively affecting the company. In addition, Apple's image has went through serious breakdown due to scandals related to tax and being infringed on intellectual property rights A- From the short case above, run a SWOT analysis for Apple B-what is the strategic approach that apple is following? TT TT Paragraph Arial 3 i 3 (12 E-T ING Type here to search BI ASUS no 412 PAS de pouse break RA O/ G bodno