1. On the Basics - a. We have said that strategic management is an evolution and a destination. What does this mean? Discuss in detail. b. Provide three examples of how APPLE COMPANY is or is not a strategic management firm. c. Lastly, clearly and succinctly describe APPLE'S mission statement as well as the 2022 goals and objectives of the firm. 2. On Corporate Governance - a. Discuss three traditional roles of the board of directors OF APPLE. Also, identify and discuss the most urgent governance issue impacting APPLE'S board - what are they doing to manage this important issue? b. Finally, identify and evaluate a major philanthropic initiative/program to which APPLE company contributes or leads that aims to do good while also helping the firm do well. 3. On the Value Chain - a. Identify and discuss the business model that best describes APPLE b. Lastly, provide a descriptive overview of the various components of Porter's value chain model - include the firm's current and target profit margin. i. Identify the areas within the value chain needing to be strengthened for APPLE to strengthen the profit margin of the firm. 4. On General Strategy - a. Define and discuss the current business and corporate strategies OF APPLE i. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the current strategies? b. Lastly, identify the most urgent decision needing to be made to ensure the competitive sustainability of the company or to move toward a sustainable competitive advantage.