Microsoft Corporation: Entrepreneur Research Study
Introduction
The evolution of the term entrepreneurship "is derived from the French entreprendre, meaning, "to undertake." "The entrepreneur is one who undertakes to organize, manage, and assume the risks of a business" (Kuratko & Hodgetts, 2004, p. 28). An entrepreneur is also one that has a vision for how an organization should be run and this person also has the drive to make the change and create the organization to their specifications. An entrepreneur must have the energy, passion and willingness to take risks for the good of the business and should have the time and money to manage the opportunity. This dream of becoming an entrepreneur became reality for Bill Gates when he founded the new field of technology through Microsoft.
The gateway to globalization is through technology. Effective and efficient technology equipment is a necessity for global expansion. Technology has increasingly become a part of everyday life, not only for corporations, but for individuals as well.
English: William Henry Gates III, CEO of Microsoft...
Closeup of a stone sign bearing the Microsoft logo...
English: Windows Vista logo.At the forefront of new and innovative technology trends is Microsoft Corporation. They understand that technology is the glue that bonds the operation of corporations together. Progressive technology gives organizations a greater advantage when keeping up with competition. Current up to date technology also helps to improve productivity and increase cost savings. Microsoft Corporation provides technology solutions to both organizations and individual consumers. Microsoft strives to "empower people" by supplying organizations and individuals with the most current applications of technology to run organizations more efficient and effectively and to provide individual consumers with an alternative choice. Microsoft has rightfully earned the title of "Software King."
Throughout this paper, we will discuss the general company and founder information, the company culture, global and legal issues faced by Microsoft in the beginning, the present and the obstacles Microsoft may...