WorksheetsApple vs Xiaomi
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
When was Apple Inc. founded, and who were its founders?
1976; Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne
1984; Steve Jobs and Bill Gates
2010; Lei Jun and Steve Jobs
2007; Tim Cook and Ronald Wayne
What was Apple's revolutionary product in 2007 that transformed the smartphone market?
Macintosh
iPod
iPhone
iPad
Which of the following is NOT one of Apple's core product lines today?
Mac
iPhone
Mi Band
Apple Watch
What is Apple's major competitive advantage in innovation and ecosystem?
Low-cost production
Tight integration between devices like iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Crowd-sourcing for product design
Weekly product releases
In 2023, how many iPhones did Apple ship, and what was its global market share?
234.6 million; 20.1%
233.9 million; 30%
1.39 million; 50%
2.6 billion; 3.7%
When was Xiaomi founded, and what was its initial focus?
1976; Hardware design
2010; MIUI Android-based operating system
2007; Premium smartphones
1984; Personal computers
In which year did Xiaomi surpass Apple in the Chinese market?
2010
2013
2023
2011
What is a key feature of Apple's corporate culture?
Prioritizing collectivism and harmony
Emphasizing individual achievement and internal competition
Weekly crowd-sourced updates
Low-profit margins
According to the text, what anecdote illustrates Apple's focus on individual achievement?
Steve Jobs firing an employee in an elevator
Tim Cook promoting work-life balance
Lei Jun crowd-sourcing ideas
Foxconn's overtime policies
What drawback is mentioned in Apple's supply chain at Foxconn's Zhengzhou factory?
High wages for workers
Over 100 overtime hours per month during peaks
Strict adherence to 60-hour workweek caps
No use of dispatch workers
Which company is an example of adhocracy culture similar to Apple's early days?
Netflix
Xerox PARC
Samsung
Huawei
What is a core principle of Xiaomi's corporate culture?
Individual excellence and competition
Collectivism and community collaboration
Premium pricing
Annual product releases
How does Xiaomi involve customers in product development?
Through annual surveys
Crowd-sourcing via forums like MIUI, releasing updates every Friday
Outsourcing to Foxconn
Aggressive lawsuits
What economic benefit does Apple's outsourcing provide?
5% profit margins
Around 50% gross profit margins for iPhones
No capital expenditures
Weekly iterations
