Apple Flashcards
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Where are Apple’s headquarters?
California
When did Apple launch?
1976
When did Apple first start seeing big growth?
2000 with mobile and WiFi devices
Where does Apple stand in global IT company rankings?
2nd, behind Samsung
Where does Apple stand in global mobile phone manufacturing rankings?
3rd
Apple is the number one…
…global brand by value
How much is Apple worth?
$145 billion
How many full time retail employees does Apple have?
98,000
What is Apples market predominantly aimed at?
Richer, developed countries
What percentage of sales are in the USA?
44%
Where has the most rapid growth been in recent years?
Asia Pacific region
Where are most of Apple’s employees based?
In the developed world, mainly USA
Where are its US offices located?
California
Where are Apple’s European headquarters?
Cork, Ireland
How many people are employed in Cork?
4000
What is manufactured in Cork?
What services are based in Cork?
Which company is the manufacture of iPhones, iPods and iPads outsourced to?
Where is Foxconn city?
How many retail stores does Apple have?
Where are the retail stores located?
Why are Apple’s products made in China?
What is Foxconn city?
How many people are employed in Foxconn city?
How do people live in Foxconn city?
What are wages like in Foxconn city?
Why was Apple attracted to Ireland?
How has the company’s presence benefited Cork?
How has Apple negatively impacted Cork?
Why has Apple been criticised for tax practices?
How has Apple caused tension between the US and EU?
What was reported about Apple’s Chinese factories in 2006?
Why was Apple sued by Chinese workers in 2010?
How are children treated in Apple factories?
How have suicides affected Apple’s reputation?
How has Apple responded to the issues in China?
Which NGO has criticised Apple’s environmental practices?
What 4 environmental issues were Apple criticised on?
How has Apple changed its environmental practices?
