Case | HBS Case Collection | 1997 (Revised from original version)

Apple Computer (A)(Abridged): Corporate Strategy and Culture

by Michael Beer and Gregory C. Rogers

Abstract

Provides an overview of the company's history, industry, competitive position, strategy, and organization. Analyzes the culture and morale at Apple. Written at a time when the company faces a very compelling threat to their business, and when morale within the company is very low. The purpose is to identify the key organizational issues that the company must address.

Keywords: History; Competitive Strategy; Corporate Strategy; Organizational Culture; Problems and Challenges; Computer Industry;

Citation:

Beer, Michael, and Gregory C. Rogers. "Apple Computer (A)(Abridged): Corporate Strategy and Culture." Harvard Business School Case 495-044, February 1997. (Revised from original March 1995 version.)