SWOT Analysis For APPLE INC.

SWOT Analysis For APPLE INC.

***APPLE INC*** 

Evaluate the selected company’s sustainable competitive advantage using the SWOT analysis technique.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word modified SWOT analysis that includes the following:

• An introduction with a detailed description of the company
• A SWOT analysis diagram that includes strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
• An evaluation of how specific internal factors (strengths and/or weaknesses) support and/or promote a competitive advantage; examples may include:
• Financial, physical, or human resources
• Access to natural resources, trademarks, patents, or copyrights
• Current processes (employee programs or software systems)
• An evaluation of how specific external factors (opportunities and/or threats) support and/or promote a competitive advantage; examples may include:
• Market trends (new products or technology advancements)
• Economic trends (local and/or global)
• Demographics
• Regulations (political, environmental, or economic)
• Conclusion with an evaluation of how the company has retained its competitive advantage

Include APA-formatted in-text citations and a reference page with at least 2 sources. Note: You may include your textbook as 1 of the sources.

Note: You can view sample SWOT Analyses by visiting the University Library > Databases > B > Business Source Complete: SWOT Analyses.