Apple's Inc. Media and Costumer Loyalty, Financial Performance and Controversial Concern

Social Performance of Organizations
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Question One
Apple Inc. is an American multinational company that deals with designing, manufacturing, and marketing of consumer electronic products and related services. Apple develops computers, digital portable music players, mobile devices, media communication devices, software, and accessories to some of these products (Datamonitor, 2006). The company functions in a collaborative structure that entails a critical review of the opinion of all stakeholders. The collaborative business structure allows various parties to engage in a long-term relationship to achieve a common objective. Such a structure facilitates support in the work irrespective of their location and positions, increasing efficiency and effectiveness due to the collaboration of different talents (Wang et al., 2009). Resultantly, the company has been able to benefit from the creativeness of its employees.
The main products from Apple include the Mac computers, iPhone, Apple TV, iPod, and the IOS operating system. Apple is an innovative company using advanced technology in their products that make them unique and of high quality. Products such as the iPhone have in the past not met the demand levels, with high sales being made in the first week of its release since it was launched. The unique and quality features of Apple products and services draw consumers. The release of products employs an approach that allows the company to offer new products that have enhanced features than the previous (Wang et al., 2009).
Apple products have always received a positive critique from the media, enabling it to maintain a positive image among the people. Customer loyalty is high because the company focuses on fulfilling the consumer tastes and preferences. Technicians at Apple are able to meet the design and specifications, creating customer confidence. The media and customer loyalty ensures there is a huge consumer base that leads to high sales.
Question Two
Apple manufacturing is mainly carried out outside the USA. Most supplies are from Asia, where the cost of production is relatively lower compared to the US. The financial performance of the company can be adversely affected by factors that affect the production in Asia (Datamonitor, 2006). For instance, political instability in the areas where manufacturing and raw materials are found might limit the performance of the company. Other factors such as economic pressures faced by the supplier can lead to challenges in the cost of production, which might influence the pricing strategy. Consequently, it can affect how the consumers purchase the products. The US government policies can influence how Apple carries out business. For instance, in 2010, political pressure in the USA made the government ban the importation of some products that Apple utilized in manufacturing the iPhones. Resultantly, there was a need to develop new approaches to make the phones. The company was adversely affected, as it had to restore the products. Critical acclaims by the media about the working conditions of some of its workers in Asia have had an effect on how the company is perceived in the international market. A...