gsgg- Apple

Question 1

apple spatial organisation

Answer 1

• manufacturing in China
• design in California
• HQ in Ireland
• sold world wide

Question 2

Apple 2019 facts

Answer 2

-largest IT company by revenue
-third-largest mobile phone manufacturer

Question 3

how many full time employees does Apple have

Answer 3

150,000

Question 4

Apple retail stores

Answer 4

-530 in 27 different countries

Question 5

factors for Apples success

Answer 5

-stylish and well-designed products
-generated customers with brand loyalty
-spatial organisation

Question 6

how many workers does apple employ in Ireland?

Answer 6

-6000
-customer support and call centres

Question 7

Foxconn

Answer 7

-outsource production to established
Taiwanese electronics firm
-competed for Apple’s manufacturing contract on the basis of low production costs

Question 8

Apple working conditions facts

Answer 8

-62 working hours a week
-2017 child labour
-workers exposed to toxic chemicals

Question 9

how is Apple dealing with environmental issues

Answer 9

-100 per cent renewable energy in USA facilities
-removed all toxic chemicals from its products
-promotes recycling