Apple's product development, supplier relations, and market strategy in China
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.
Program Evaluation Home and Community-Based
Conclusion
The objective of this project is to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the Home and Community Based Waiver Services (HCBS) program in Alaska. The proposal reveals that HCBS came into being with the increase in the mounting pressure to provide care for certain group of people at their home and their communities. Alaska is among the six states that introduced the HCBS program shortly after the enactment of the HCBS act. Analysis of the HCBS waiver program in Alaska reveals the states include the children infected with AIDS. Since the introduction of the program in Alaska, the number of people continues to increase. With the increase in the HCBS participants, the budget allotted to the program could not cover the expenditure associated with the program. Moreover, the shortage of staff is also the challenges facing the implementation of HCBS in Alaska.
The proposal employs mixed method for data collection and data analysis. The estimated time frame for the proposal will take approximately 12 months. The findings of the proposal will provide several contributions.
Comparative study of copyright and public interest in archives across UK, US, and China
What, exactly, is a Copyright? Why is it important? A Copyright in general terms means the set of laws and rules that are set up be a government with the primary purpose of affording protection to the authors or the…