Slides 24 Flashcards
What are the two steps of the Apple case study?
- Identifying the Porter’s Five Forces for both the personal computer and smartphone industries. 2. Identifying Apple’s competitive advantages and predicting if Apple can utilize them in new industries.
What is the purpose of identifying Porter’s Five Forces in the case study?
To analyze the competitive environment of the personal computer and smartphone industries.
How long is recommended for the first step of the case study?
Approximately 20-25 minutes.
How long is recommended for the second step of the case study?
Approximately 25-30 minutes.
What is the focus of the first step in the case study?
Identifying the Porter’s Five Forces for both the personal computer and smartphone industries.
What should teams use to identify competitive advantages?
Their Five Forces analysis and additional online research.
What are the Five Forces of the PC industry regarding internal rivalry?
Assessing the strength of internal rivalry, whether it’s an oligopoly or monopolistic competition.
What factors are considered when evaluating the profitability of the PC industry?
The performance of companies within the industry and barriers to entry.
What are legitimate threats to the PC industry?
Products that compete with PCs in functionality.
What are the four different types of buyers within the PC industry?
- Consumers * Businesses * Educational institutions * Government agencies
How much bargaining power do Intel, Microsoft, and Nvidia have over the PC industry?
They hold significant power due to their market dominance.
What is the internal rivalry like within the smartphone industry?
It can be characterized as either an oligopoly or monopolistic competition.
What factors affect the ease of entry into the smartphone industry?
Availability of parts from suppliers and distribution channels.
What are the top four smartphone chipset makers in the world?
- Qualcomm * Apple * MediaTek * Samsung
What are the top four smartphone battery makers in the world?
- Samsung SDI * LG Chem * CATL * BYD
What have historically been Apple’s competitive advantages?
Brand loyalty, product innovation, and ecosystem integration.
Can Apple apply its competitive advantages to the Apple Home Kit?
Yes, it can leverage its ecosystem and brand strength.
Can Apple apply its competitive advantages to Apple Vision Pro?
Yes, it can utilize its innovation and design strengths.
Can Apple apply its competitive advantages to Apple Pay?
Yes, it can benefit from its brand loyalty and secure ecosystem.
Can Apple apply its competitive advantages to Apple TV+?
Yes, it can leverage its content delivery and integration capabilities.
