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Ethics and Compliance Paper
Microsoft is a company that was founder by a man named Bill Gates. Bill Gates and a childhood friend Paul Allen “planned to develop software for the newly emerging personal computer market ("About.com", 2012).” This was an idea that was created by two people who forever changed the way the world uses technology in computer systems and some electronic devices around the world. Microsoft is a company that has had a far share of public news for various reasons; some good and some bad. This news involving Microsoft would include new products, not working with other brands systems, etc. This information will assess the roles in Microsoft’s financial environment, including what tools were used in the ethical behaviors and how this company’s organization works in the United States. This paper will identify the processes of SEC regulations in Microsoft and share information for the last two years of the company’s financial performances using financials ratios. Then conclude with the organization’s financial health trend.
Roles of Ethics and Compliance procedure
Microsoft is a technology giant and one of the biggest in the world to come out with the latest advancements in technology to make life and our daily jobs easier. It is what goes on behind the closed doors of their offices that make the products they create truly something to behold. Microsoft is one of the best and most influential multinational companies in the world. Their ethic and moral practices are among the best and most regarded. Microsoft falls on the trust system. Microsoft believes that “spreading a trust-based culture is the right way to do business, independent of size, national culture or industry ("Industryweek.com ", 2012).” This trust system in place, allows employees of Microsoft has the freedom with responsibility and knows how to use it to their company’s advantage. At Microsoft, the core