9The completed case analysis has identified Apple as one of the international market'ssuccessful businesses. Sadly, the company is still dealing with several ethical issues that couldhurt its profitability. The analysis has shed light on the significance of ethics in business and howthey can influence performance and profitability. Different stakeholders can be impacted byunethical procedures, making businesses less appealing. While Apple oscillated between the no-fee claims to resolve business problems, they encountered numerous difficulties in their supplychains. Since 2006, the company has faced issues due to unethical policies and a lack of attentionto employee criticisms regarding employability. Working for Apple is "like being in the army,"according to one employee's account.Furthermore, it demonstrates that Apple does not see employability as a benefit and makes themwork long hours without following their rights. It is concluded from the preceding informationthat Apple chooses a candidate who is dedicated, hardworking, and perfect in every way. In orderto adhere to Apple's working culture, most employees receive training upon joining thecompany. This company employs cutting-edge strategies like 360-degree evaluations,performance bonuses, and selective hiring in a fast-paced work environment. In order to becomeself-sufficient, the team members compete with one another to develop a highly beneficialproduct. In addition, the company developed a culture that recognized individuals who thinkoutside the box and encouraged everyone to generate novel concepts. Apple gives its employeesopportunities based on performance because of the innovative product that inspires them toperform above average.

APPLE LTD STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 20.11 Notes ASSETS Non-current assets ............................................................................................... R 2 780 000 Property, plant and equipment ............................................................................. 1 Financial assets (25 000 + 20 000) ........................................................................ 2 735 000 45 000 Current assets ....................................................................................................... 1 033 300 Inventories ............................................................................................................... Trade and other receivables ................................................................................... Financial assets ...................................................................................................... 380 500 627 200 21 000 Deferred expenses .................................................................................................. 4 600 Total assets ........................................................................................................... 3 813 300 APPLE LTD NOTES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 20.11 1. Property, plant and equipment Land Buildings Motor vehicles Crane Equipment Total Carrying amount 1/1/20.11 R 380 000 R - R 420 000 R 360 000 R 240 000 R 1 400 000 Cost Accumulated depreciation 380 000 - - - 700 000 (280 000) 480 000 (120 000) 360 000 (120 000) 1 920 000 (520 000) Depreciation Additions to cost Disposals at carrying amount Depreciation capitalised Revaluation - - - - 420 000* - 960 000 - 40 000 - (143 000) 90 000 (24 000) - - (56 000) - - (40 000) - (62 000) 150 000 - - - (261 000) 1 200 000 (24 000) - 420 000 Carrying amount 31/12/20.11 800 000 1000 000 343 000 264 000 328 000 2 735 000 Cost/Valuation Accumulated depreciation 800 000 - 1000 000 - 730 000 (387 000) 480 000 (216 000) 510 000 (182 000) 3 520 000 (785 000) *Balancing figure The company employed an accredited independent sworn appraiser, Mr. S Coetzee to determine the fair value of land. The date of the revaluation was 31 December 20.11.

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