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Apple came heavily on such suppliers. It launched investigations and yearly audits for ensuring that
the workers’ rights were preserved. The progress made in this aspect was reported frequently so as to
inform its compliance to all its stakeholders.
BACKGROUND
Apple Computer Inc. is credited for the huge growth of the personal computer industry during the
20th century. Products like Macintosh gave it the tag of an innovator and the products were also re-
nowned for their ease of use. The company designs, manufactures and markets PCs, software and other
products focusing on ease of use and unique design.
Apple was founded in April 1976 by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs aged 26 and 21, respectively, both
being college dropouts. They ...