What corporations can learn from Microsoft
Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 06:30
in Mathematics & Economics
A failure to recognize and adapt to changes in mobile computing is what ultimately led to the most recent change at the top of Microsoft. But the blame should not fall solely on the shoulders of CEO Steve Ballmer, who recently announced his retirement, said David King, an associate professor of management at Iowa State University's College of Business. The problems are more a reflection of the long-standing corporate culture at Microsoft that can serve as a lesson for all businesses.