Abstract: The following research is designed to provide the reader with an understanding as to how Microsoft and Sony have developed as a company throughout the years. The research will show the combined efforts of two large companies and there mark into the gaming industry. Microsoft and Sony environment, company, and leadership styles are what have kept the company on the leading edge of technology. However, where do the companies begin to mark their niche …showed first 75 words of 1932 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1932 total…to attain self-fulfillment during their time working in the company. That philosophy is the foundation of the software business. It is also the foundation of their community affairs efforts. Microsoft employees currently receive salaries, incentive bonuses, other benefits, and stock options. New government regulations, poor stock price performance, or other factors could diminish the value of the option program to current and prospective employees and require Microsoft to pay higher salaries and other cash compensation.