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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.
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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
