Competition – Challenges and Opportunities: Part II

Read the following article about Apple at http://www.mbaknol.com/management-case-studies/case-study-on-apples-business-strategies/. Think about the role of product differentiation in a global context and then answer the following questions:

  • How has Apple positioned itself to take advantage of unique designs to attract a sufficiently large niche market to surpass the competition in the United States and China?
  • What does the Apple experience tell us about risks associated with strategic alliances or the risks associated with not pursuing strategic alliances?

Your well-written paper should meet the following requirements:

  • 4-6 pages in length
  • Support your analysis by referencing and citing at least three credible sources in addition to the course textbook.
  • APA style
  • course textbook : Peng, M. (2014). Global Strategy (3rd ed.). Mason, OH: Cengage Learning. ISBN-13: 9781133964612