need to rewrite the paperthen merge previous weeks with this week work and write a conclusion of 150 wordsProducing and marketing a product without regard to ethical, legal, and social considerations

Social, Ethical, and Legal Implications

JT’s IPhone Company is one of many subsidiaries of Apple Inc. that specializes in selling IPhones. The Company’s headquarters are located in Cupertino, California, and our location is in San Diego, California. The model IPhones that we sell are IPhone 6 thru IPhone X (complete with accessories). Overall our headquarters (Apple, Inc.) designs, manufactures and markets mobile communication and media devices and personal computers, and sells a variety of related software, services, and accessories, networking solutions and third-party digital content and applications. The Company’s products and services include iPhone®, iPad®, Mac®, Apple Watch®, Apple TV®, a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications, iOS, macOS®, watchOS® and tvOS™ operating systems, iCloud®, Apple Pay® and a variety of accessory, service and support offerings. (“Apple Inc. Common Stock (AAPL) Quote & Summary Data, 2018”). As of September 2017, Apple Inc. posted quarterly revenue of $52.6 billion, an increase of 12 percent from the year-ago quarter, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $2.07, up 24 percent. International sales accounted for 62 percent of the quarter’s revenue. The Company sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores and direct sales force, as well as through third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers and value-added resellers. (Apple, Inc., 2017). Due to this fact JT’s IPhone Company will continue to sell the IPhones to new and existing customers.

Strategic Objectives

JT’s IPhone Company strategic objectives are to continue to support and sell Apple, Inc. Innovative products by keeping our customers informed about ground breaking products (especially the IPhone). Additionally, continue marketing our IPhones so that we can sustain and expand our brand name; sustain premium pricing and increase profit margin (as a result of excellent customer service and long lasting relationship with our new and existing customers); support Apple, Inc. in their quest to dominate the market both domestically and internationally. Finally, build hype and anticipation for Apple, Inc. launching of new products (especially the IPhone).

Products or Services

The iPhone is the Company’s line of smartphones based on its iOS operating system. The iPhone includes Siri ®, a voice-activated intelligent assistant, and Apple Pay and Touch ID ® on qualifying devices. In September 2017, the Company introduced iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, featuring a new glass and aluminum design, enhanced cameras and speakers, wireless charging and augmented reality optimization. The iPhone works with the iTunes Store, App Store, iBooks Store and Apple Music for purchasing, organizing and playing digital content and apps. (Apple Inc. 2017). In support of Apple, Inc. JT’s IPhone Company sells IPhone 6 thru IPhone X with more of the same features. (Apple Inc. 2017).

Reference

Apple Inc. (2017). Form 10K (Apple Inc). Retrieved from http://investor.apple.com/secfiling.cfm?filingid=320193-17-70&cik=320193#A10-K20179302017_HTM_SD0F7ECFEC8965FDE8B546D17642E8FED

Social, Ethical, and Legal Implications. It is important for businesses, firms and organizations alike to understand the social, ethical and legal implications that affect their products and services both domestically and globally (internationally). By definition implication means the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated; a likely consequence of something and; the action or state of being involved in something. From a social (implication) standpoint, what effect does a company’s products and services have on its target market (demographic), community, environment and economy as a whole. Ethical implications are situations that are evaluated, that requires companies and organizations to choose alternatives whether right (ethical) or wrong (unethical). Legal implications which can be negative or positive are the results or consequences of being involved in something according to or that is determined the law. This paper will assess (and or discuss), the ethical, social and legal issues affecting the IPhones 6 thru X both domestically and internationally, and develop a process to monitor and control marketing performance.

Ethical Issues. Ethical Issues are very important for my company and the product that we sell. As a small company or business our focus is on honesty, fairness and responsibility to all stake and shareholders both domestically and internationally; we make sure that this is achieved on a daily basis. What I learn is that; the most fundamental or essential ethical issues that businesses must face are integrity and trust. A basic understanding of integrity includes the idea of conducting your business affairs with honesty and a commitment to treating every customer fairly. When customers think a company is exhibiting an unwavering commitment to ethical business practices, a high level of trust can develop between the business and the people it seeks to serve. A relationship of trust between you and your customers may be a key factor in your company's success. (Oster, V. K. 2018).

Legal Issues. The legal Issue that my company can face domestically, as it relates to my product (the IPhone), is not providing information to the government as it relates to terroristic and violent crimes. As with the incident that happens with one of the perpetrators of the December 2015 San Bernardino attack. The government wanted to Apple to assist them in bypassing the security features of an iPhone 5C used by one of the perpetrators and Tim Cook (CEO) responded by saying it would set a dangerous precedent. (Villasenor, J. n.d.). This precedent will not only hurt the consumer, but the entire tech industry (especially Apple, Inc.). Internationally, I would want protection of my intellectual property. As it relates to patent I would register or apply for patent protection (in that country) for my products before selling overseas. The legal Issues that may arise is; if my product is not patented, means that my product can be commercially made, used, distributed, imported, or sold by others without the my consent.

Social Issues. In reference to social issues that would affect the IPhone; My Company will continue to encourage users to use our Facebook page, Twitter, Email accounts and surveys to help us understand how we can best serve them and their community. For information purposes we have the Apple News app. Today’s society (more than ever), want information from reliable sources, especially when it comes to making voting decisions, the environment, the economy, and green policies concerning our company (just to name a few). The Apple News app will present quality news from trustworthy sources and help our customers and clients understand ongoing social issues both domestically and internationally.

References

Oster, V. K. (2018). List of Ethical Issues in Business. Retrieved from https://smallbusiness.chron.com/list-ethical-issues-business-55223.htmlReferences

Villasenor, J. (n.d.). Some Key Issues In The Apple iPhone Decryption Matter. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnvillasenor/2016/02/21/some-key-issues-in-the-apple-iphone-decryption-matter/#33f8c3985873