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Select two businesses that: Are closely aligned in business practices and/or products or are direct competitors - some examples: a. IBM & Microsoft, b. General Electric & Siemens AG c. Yahoo & Google, d. Airbnb & Uber, e. Amazon & eBay, f. Costco Wholesale Corporation & BJ's Wholesale Club, g. Facebook & Twitter. Have publicly accessible company information (web-based) related to the key factors you will analyze. Are frequently reviewed/written about in the Wall Street Journal. Research – Key Factors Management theory in practice Strategic Planning method utilized and outcomes Organization Structure - Leadership and Management effectiveness/styles Human Resources management practices Corporate Responsibility efforts/outcomes Financial outcomes Prepare a Written Analysis Overview and description of the companies and why you selected them to study Describe the method you utilized to research and analyze the companies key factors Present a comparative analysis of the key factors related to the companies Detail your argument for either one of the companies and support your claim The analysis is to be no less than 8 typed pages – 1” margins, 12pt font, double spaced – APA format Prepare a Video Presentation In a video no longer than 10 minutes present your project (you may use PowerPoint) and include: a. The businesses analyzed and why b. The approach you took to your analysis including the key factors you considered and why c. Your findings You will talk about the business | those and why - The key factors - What I found - the best parts | insights and why 2. Student's Preliminary Outline & Notes Microsoft Company vs. Apple Company The Microsoft Business Company For numerous years Microsoft has dominated the computing industry with its Windows software, where the apple was a reflection for more than a generation of operating products. The initial and the most crucial is the licensing fees that are generally charged for the use of windows operating the system as well as Microsoft Office Suite. Microsoft Company has been under the leadership of Bill Gates. The Apple Business Company Apple Inc.'s organizational structure donates to operational and fast innovation, which is a significant success factor of the business in information technology, online services, and the client's electronics industry. Apple has been under the leadership of Steve Jobs. Job's notable innovations drove Apple to an exceptional height until he passed on in 2011 from cancer. Why I selected the two companies? The two companies have dominated the connection of technology as well as consumer access globally with their services. I believe the two companies are also rivals in their products, so as a technology expert, I wanted to know more about these companies. Methods for my research? Using search engines such as Chrome or Opera, I will look for trusted websites and get information about the companies. I would also get some journals to see what takes of a journalist about the company information. Key Factors to write about? After collecting information from the relevant websites and journals, I will write concerning the global software companies, their profits, their vision, mission and core values, and the company leaderships. I will also gather information on the company's contributions to society and their plans for the company. My argument concerning the companies? How have the two companies been able to maintain high proceeds globally for all the time they have existed? What are their working and operational strategies? How do the 5 leadership practices and 4 organizational frames are applied in the two companies? I would relate how the two companies apply the 5 leadership practices as well as the 4 organizational structures. I would also relate to the two company's leadership and how they have maintained more significant profiles in the world despite potential competitors in the same industry? Detail your factor for either one of the companies and support your claim According to my, Apple is the best and strategically set for its survival from its closest rivals. The company holds the ability to grow innovative products that do share a similar operating system, software's as well as applications. 3. Class Reminder Memo / Next Steps A = L + OE December 20 Before Class Complete a 1 page summary and outline of your paper and be prepared to present to class 5 Point. Are closely aligned in business practices and/or products or are direct competitors - some examples: a. IBM & Microsoft, b. General Electric & Siemens AG, c. Yahoo & Google, d. Airbnb & Uber, e. Amazon & eBay, f. Costco Wholesale Corporation & BJ's Wholesale Club, g. Facebook & Twitter. Have publically accessible company information (web-based) related to the key factors you will analyze. Are frequently reviewed/written about in the Wall Street Journal. Research – Key Factors Management theory in practice Strategic Planning method utilized and outcomes Organization Structure - Leadership and Management effectiveness/styles Human Resources management practices Corporate Responsibility efforts/outcomes Financial outcomes Prepare a Written Analysis Overview and description of the companies and why you selected them to study. Describe the method you utilized to research and analyze the companies key factors Present a comparative analysis of the key factors related to the companies Detail your argument for either one of the companies and support your claim The analysis is to be no less than 8 typed pages – 1” margins, 12pt font, double spaced – APA format Prepare a Video Presentation or PowerPoint In a video no longer than 10 minutes present your project (you may use PowerPoint) and include: a. The businesses analyzed and why b. The approach you took to your analysis including the key factors you considered and why c. Your findings - what you found and what you learned