A report on Microsoft Corporation, USA

    Task Prepare a report on the following business organisation:- Microsoft Corporation, USA Business Model Description of the organisation’s main products and services, and principal customers or clients. Value Chain and Supply Chain Analyses Define what “value” is in this particular organisation; how and where value is generated; how value is added to in the value chain, for example by cost reduction and/or increasing margins, making reference to Porter’s value chain. Information Technologies and Information Systems How are ICTs used to support key activities and business functions, with reference to specific technologies and information systems? How are these aligned with the organisation’s functions and activities? External Environment and Global Context Analyse the impact of external political and social factors on the organisation, and how the organisation in turn affects its environment. Organisation and Management Describe the organisational structure of the organisation. Represent this structure with an original organisational chart. To what extent does this organisation have its own organisational culture? Describe the management structure of this organisation. What are some of the internal issues that this organisation faces?