Microsoft's Business Philosophy

Microsoft's history is one of almost uninterrupted rapid growth in one of the most competitive industries in the world.
Under leadership of Bill Gates,who founded the company with Paul Allen in 1974, the company has grown from a two man operation to one of that employs more than 48000 people and generates in excess of $25 billion a year in sales.

Microsoft attributes its success to 5 factors,


1) A long term approach

2) Results Orientation

3) Team work and individual drive

4) A passion for its products and customers

5)Continuous customer feedback