Globalization and Microsoft

Paper Summary:

This paper presents an outline for research that focuses on the concepts of globalization and corporate social responsibility as it relates to the Microsoft Corporation. The paper looks at some of the criticism that Microsoft has faced as it relates to some of its business practices at home and abroad and outlines a balanced view of the factors that assisted the company in becoming global and the impact of globalization of Microsoft products.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Method of Research
Outline
Introduction
Business History
Company's Production
Role of Human Resources in the company
Globalization
Corporate Social Responsibility
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"This aspect of the research will include information concerning the role that Microsoft has taken and is pertains to corporate social responsibility. Although Microsoft has faced many challenges related to business tactics, it is one of the most respected companies in the world. This respect is not just as a result of the manner in which the company's products have changed the personal computer forever, but also the manner in which the company displays social responsibility. This aspect of the research will focus on Microsoft's commitment to education, scholarships and job training. Microsoft has been at the forefront of efforts to provide computers and computer training to those that are less fortunate and to schools and institutions of education. These endeavors are present in America and abroad in the various markets in which Microsoft operates. The research will focus on Microsoft's efforts in this particular regard and the manner in which these efforts have influenced the lives of others."

Sample of Sources Used:

• WWW.Microsoft.com. Official Website of the Microsoft Corporation
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