University of Arizona Microsoft Annual Report Discussion
Description
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read the required textbook Chapters 1 through 4 and locate and review
the most recent annual report for Microsoft. For this discussion, you need to do some web sleuthing
before sharing thoughts on the discussion questions. The goal is to review the topics from many views,
synthesize the research, and provide a comprehensive picture of Microsoft in the global marketplace
today. Address the following:
• Begin the web quest by researching current news articles and the most recent annual report for
Microsoft.
• What is the overall global economy projected to be by 2030 and what do you think will be the
highest growth divisions for Microsoft at that time and in what geographic areas? Support your
projections with at least two credible and recent sources.
• Share a news link to an article that you found that describes Microsoft interacting with a
nongovernmental organization (NGO) or foreign government. Share your link (please cite it),
briefly summarize the article, and include a description of the importance/role of the NGO or
government entity.
• Next, share a news link to an article that describes a cultural challenge or ethical dilemma
Microsoft faced outside of the United States. Share your link (please cite it), briefly summarize
the article, and include your own thoughts on how Microsoft might have handled the problem
differently to ameliorate the situation.
Reference:
Peng, M. W. (2017). Global business (4th ed.). Retrieved from https://redshelf.com/
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