Adam El Masmoudi
M2
APPLE
Apple’s organizational structure is one of the factors contributing to the company’s
successful innovation. In Apple’s case, the organizational structure is hierarchy,
focused on the realization of innovative ideas and clear vision for the business. Apple’s
structure has got also some key elements from other types of organizational structure,
but is mainly hierarchy.
The success of the company is linked to innovation and the leadership of Steve Jobs, but
its organizational structure is partly responsible for ensuring support for such leadership.
Now, under Tim Cook’s leadership, Apple has made some small changes in its
organizational structure to suit market and industry demands. Apple’s stock price has
increased from a $54 to a recent $126 since Jobs died, translating into a market
capitalization well north of $700 billion, the first company to cross that level.
Apple’s organizational structure is effective in supporting business performance to
ensure leadership in the industry. However, further changes in this organizational
structure can help improve Apple’s capabilities, especially in the area of rapid and
creative innovation and design.
APPLE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
M2
APPLE
Apple’s organizational structure is one of the factors contributing to the company’s
successful innovation. In Apple’s case, the organizational structure is hierarchy,
focused on the realization of innovative ideas and clear vision for the business. Apple’s
structure has got also some key elements from other types of organizational structure,
but is mainly hierarchy.
The success of the company is linked to innovation and the leadership of Steve Jobs, but
its organizational structure is partly responsible for ensuring support for such leadership.
Now, under Tim Cook’s leadership, Apple has made some small changes in its
organizational structure to suit market and industry demands. Apple’s stock price has
increased from a $54 to a recent $126 since Jobs died, translating into a market
capitalization well north of $700 billion, the first company to cross that level.
Apple’s organizational structure is effective in supporting business performance to
ensure leadership in the industry. However, further changes in this organizational
structure can help improve Apple’s capabilities, especially in the area of rapid and
creative innovation and design.
APPLE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
