Microsoft Strategy Analyzing Microsoft's Current and Future Strategic Vision Like many successful technology companies, Microsoft over time had become complacent and too willing to believe their own technologies could continually fuel new organic revenue growth. Analysts have often pointed out that Microsoft's transition from a provider of personal productivity applications to delivering enterprise-class solutions to many of the Fortune 500 failed initially to create a scalable, stable platform for continual growth (Cusumano,

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Human Resources Management - Maintaining a Competitive Edge in the Corporate Marketplace Change continues to reshape the workplace. Today's HR professional is called upon to help the organization retain its competitive edge in the marketplace. Along with representing the best interests of employees, HR professionals assume the role of strategic partner, administrative expert, and change agent. HR assumes a critical role in promoting the vision and shaping the focus of the