Case Analysis Assignment #1

Questions for Case Analysis Assignment – Apple Inc. in 2015

Directions: Read the case Apple Inc. in 2015 (it is included in the Harvard Business School Publishing course-pack). Then answer the 2 questions listed below.

Remember that the purpose of a case assignment is to help me assess whether you have understood the concepts and techniques covered in this course and are able to apply them to real business situations. Make sure that your answers are based on the application of appropriate theoretical concepts and techniques discussed in class rather than on a gut-feeling that you might have.

The document containing your answers to these 2 questions must be submitted no later than the date specified in the syllabus. The length of your document 8 pages.

NOTE: (1) The questions below should be answered based solely on the information provided in the Apple Inc. in 2015 case. Do not use information from other sources such as the internet, business magazines, or analyst reports. (2) Also, remember that I am unable to accept late assignments.

Case Questions

• Perform an industry analysis of the smart-phone industry. Do you believe Apple was effective in neutralizing the threats and capitalizing on the opportunities posed by the forces in the smart-phone industry? If yes, explain how. If not, explain why not. (10 pts)
• What type of business strategy did Apple pursue for its iPhone business? Identify the scope of this strategy and the kind of competitive advantage it sought. What value chain activities did Apple use to achieve this competitive advantage? Were these activities tailored to deliver the competitive advantage that Apple sought? If yes, explain how. If not, make appropriate recommendations.Do you believe Apple’s business strategy for the iPhone delivered a sustainable competitive advantage? Explain why or why not. (10 pts)

note:

1- you should use all these 6 materials.( Do not use other external sources)

-“Apple Inc. in 2015” ( read all pages)

–Creating Value.( read all pages)

–Trade-offs: The Linchpin..( read all pages)

-Competition: The Right Mindset.( read all pages)

-The Five Forces: Competing for Profits.( read all pages)

– Competitive Advantage: The Value Chain and Your P&L.( read all pages)

2-you should cover and analysis all these questions.”you should focus on smartphone industry”

3-you should add your thought and your opinion on each part of questions and analysis them.

4-I want all the answers academic and exact.

5-Do not plagiarism the answer or cheat it and do not use previous solutions for students or from the internet.

6-you should focus on smartphone industry not other things like PC industry….