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Case
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Reference no. 9-392-019
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Phillip Rosenzweig (International Institute for Management Development (IMD))
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1991
Version: 8 July 1993
Length: 19 pages
Data source: Field research
Topics: Business policy; Growth management; Leadership; Organizational change; Organizational management; Software
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Abstract

In July 1991, Microsoft has achieved record growth and profitability in the PC software industry. The case focuses on Microsoft''s founder and CEO, Bill Gates, and his top management team, as they seek to retain the innovation and spirit of a small company in a rapidly growing and changing environment. Specific issues include the management of organizational complexity, cultural change, CEO and COO interaction, compensation, and leadership.
Location:
United States
Industry:
Computer hardware
Size:
Large, USD1.8 billion revenues
Other setting(s):
1991
Teaching note
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Reference no. 5-394-028
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Philip M Rosenzweig (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1994
Version: 22 July 1993
Length: 11 pages
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Abstract

In July 1991, Microsoft has achieved record growth and profitability in the PC software industry. The case focuses on Microsoft''s founder and CEO, Bill Gates, and his top management team, as they seek to retain the innovation and spirit of a small company in a rapidly growing and changing environment. Specific issues include the management of organizational complexity, cultural change, CEO and COO interaction, compensation, and leadership.

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Location:
United States
Industry:
Computer hardware
Size:
Large, USD1.8 billion revenues
Other setting(s):
1991

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Teaching note
-
Reference no. 5-394-028
Subject category: Strategy and General Management
Authors: Philip M Rosenzweig (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1994
Version: 22 July 1993
Length: 11 pages
View full details