Since, in the 1990s, many individuals were using computers for the first time due to the increased use of the Internet, this "friendly" focus helped them to sell their computers and gain footing in the market.
According to their ethical statement, the underlying the way Apple Computers do business is the fundamental principle: "use good judgment." Cooper (1995) states:
To give a context for using good judgment, they set forth some of the basic legal and ethical parameters under which Apple operates: 1.) Apple is a publicly held company, and as such, has a responsibility to its shareholders to pay constant attention to all legal and ethical boundaries and to comply with all applicable laws. 2.) Apple has the same obligation to the communities in which it does business and to the customers with whom it does business. In other words, decision-making in Apple aimed for consistency and balance when encountering any ethical issues. At the same time, Apple understands that each employee is responsible for his or her own actions. No one will be excused for misconduct directed or requested by someone else. Part of their job and ethical responsibility is to help enforce these ethical guidelines (p. 3).
Globalization
In today's world, globalization is key to a successful marketing strategy. Within this concept, the company needs to find its niche in...
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