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Marketing in the context of globalization is fascinating, and also can serve as the foundation for developing customer listening systems and strategies are much needed in many of the world's companies.

China and Apple seem to have experienced a love relationship which is no surprise since Apple's products, although ‘designed' in California, are mostly produced in China. As recent as August, 2012, Canalys indicated that China accounted for 27 percent of global smartphone shipments overall in the quarter, compared with 16 percent for the U.S. (CNN Money). Apple's relations with suppliers are, however, more pessimistic. Apple's code of conduct in 2007 determined that "working conditions in Apple's supply chain are safe, that workers are treated with respect and dignity, and that manufacturing processes are environmentally responsible" (Duhigg & Burboza, January 25, 2012) The reality, however, as evidenced by working condition within the Foxconn factory proved otherwise, and Apple's workers, despite slight and voiced improvement, are still paid paltry wages with horrendous working conditions that demand improvement. Apple's present situation may best be summed up as shades of gray. Apple and China have maintained something of their flourishing relationship, but Apple seems to slowing somewhat due to external conditions. These mostly include their exorbitant price for their iPhone which is causing China, for the first time, to prefer other companies as suppliers. As of the last quarter, Android sold 100 million quarterly smartphone shipments and shared that No. 1 spot with Samsung who boasted a 31 percent share of the market. Apple and Nokia meanwhile claimed second two spots. But Apple still seems to be going strong.

On July 31, 2010, Hewlett Packard purchased Palm Inc. Palm exclusively makes handheld devices such as smartphones, and mini-computing devices. Palm is a mobile operator system that would allow Hewlett Packard to compete…

The global digital divide and the death of reading and writing

For many companies, the external environment is the most important driver of the business. A variety of factors come into play -- the state of the economy, the competitive environment, and sociopolitical environment and…

Nokia is the leader in cellular market but despite its strong position and solid global presence, the company is now struggling with maintaining its domination in the cellular market.

In assessing why Steve Jobs is consistently ranked as one of the most exceptional leaders of his generation, his leadership attributes and styles, personal strengths and perspective on how to make achievement relevant…

This paper is about Apple and its information gathering techniques. The company uses information to enhance its marketing decision making capabilities, which in turn allows the company to have innovative marketing. There is also a discussion of customer relationship management and how it pertains to information and to the overall marketing strategy of the company.

The consumer electronics industry is highly competitive. Firms compete both as differentiated players leaning heavily on branding, marketing and technological advantage (Toshiba, HTC, Nokia, Sony, Samsung, HP among…

Apple sparked off the Personal Computer -- PC revolution during the 1970s starting with the Apple II and during the 1980s reinvented the PC with the Macintosh. Presently, Apple's run of industry leadership in innovation…