Microsoft and Dell Computers

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"This paper discusses the financial performance of Microsoft and Dell Computers relative to each other. While each company is an industry leader, they operate in different segments. Dell leads the world in computer hardware and electronics manufacturing and distribution through its unique direct sales business model, and Microsoft is the world's largest software company. The operating profitability, asset utilization, and risk management of each company is examined in detail. Dell is deemed to have an advantage over Microsoft in terms of operational expertise while Microsoft is viewed as being more competent at execution of its strategy. "

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"Comparing Microsoft and Dell vis-?vis their financial performances can be an effective tool provided the metrics are kept in perspective. Microsoft's business model is completely different than Dell's. Microsoft is a software provider that is reliant on its retail sales channels for distribution of its products while Dell is a direct seller of computer hardware and consumer electronics. It is obvious from the character of these two behemoths that each, in its own respective industry, dominates the competition and also exhibit different sets of core competencies. As several industry researchers have noted, Dell is renowned for its operational prowess and logistical perfection on a global scale (Kelley, et al, 2004). Conversely, Microsoft is recognized for its ability to assess the market and execute on its strategy so effectively that its success is often, unjustly or otherwise, confused with anti-competitive behavior..."

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