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Wk 1: Advanced Organizer

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Wk 1 Apply: Degree of Alignment

Advanced Organizer

Review the companies listed in the case studies portion of the textbook. Choose 1 of the companies to use for all weekly assessments. Complete the chart below with information provided in the textbook and other resources. Provide your analysis below the chart.

Selected Organization:

Describe the organization in the follow chart:

Element	Description
Mission	To Bringing the best user experience to its customers through its innovative hardware, software and services.
Vision	We believe that we are on the face of the earth to make great products and that’s not changing.
Values	Accessibility, Education, Environment, Inclusion & Diversity, Learn More, Privacy and Supplier Responsibility
Structure	Apple Inc. has a hierarchical organizational structure, with notable divisional characteristics and a weak functional matrix. The hierarchy is a traditional structural feature in business organizations. The divisional characteristics refer to the product-based grouping within Apple, such as for iOS and macOS.
Culture	Apple’s Organizational Culture Type and Characteristics. Apple Inc. has an organizational culture for creative innovation. The company’s cultural features focus on maintain a high level of innovation that involves creativity and a mindset that challenges conventions and standards.

Analysis

Based on your advanced organizer and further research, analyze the degree of alignment between what the organization is currently doing (actions) and their mission, vision, values, structure, and culture.

I think that Apple's Vision and mission statement is the foundation for this company’s success as one of the most used and valuable companies in the world. This company was established in 1976 and has moved forward to become a company that is full of innovation. This one trait alone is one of Apple’s major business strengths. The success of Apple is due to them taking their business strength and overcoming weaknesses.

Citations

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Meyer, P. (). Panmore Institude. Retrieved from http://panmore.com/apple-inc-organizational-structure-features-pros-cons

Meyer, P. (2020). Panmore Institude. Retrieved from http://panmore.com/apple-inc-organizational-culture-features-implications