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作者:Elizabeth Garcia 8 年以前

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Life Cycle of Microsoft

Microsoft, founded in 1975 by Bill Gates and Paul Allen, has evolved notably through distinct stages in its business life cycle. Initially facing little competition, the company established itself in the software market with its first program, BASIC.

Life Cycle of Microsoft

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Business Life Cycle of Microsoft


3. Collectivity Stage

No autonomous leader at microsoft
Giving is key in company culture
Employees loved the atmosphere the leaders provided
Employees identify with the mission of organization
Thinking ahead of competitors constantly
Second phase of windows just introduced
90s critical years

2. Entrepreneurial Stage

Recognized as top down mechanistic company
Managers implemented in 1990s
Little competition in the beginning
March McDonald first employee, now have 100,000 internationally
1976 Came up with the name Microsoft

1. Background

Ranked 38 for top 100 fortune 500 companies by CNN
First Program was called BASIC
Bill Gates & Paul Allen
-Founded in 1975

4. Formalization Stage

Ballmer became CEO
More than tripled revenue and profits since 2000
2000's Steve Ballmer appointed Chief Executive at microsoft

5. Elaboration Stage

Goals are reputation and complete organization
Innovation with Windows 8 and Xbox
Microsoft now a devices and services company, not just software