In 2005, Microsoft reorganized into 3 relatively autonomous divisions. Then in 2013, Microsoft began a large scale restructuring to change from a divisional structure to something that resembled a functional structure. Read the articles provided in the links below to familiarize yourself with both of these restructurings.

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In 2005, Microsoft reorganized into 3 relatively autonomous divisions. Then in 2013, Microsoft began a large scale restructuring to change from a divisional structure to something that resembled a functional structure. Read the articles provided in the links below to familiarize yourself with both of these restructurings.

Is the 2013 “One Microsoft” restructuring a good idea? Why or why not? In your answer, make sure to analyze the reasons FOR making this change and the potential challenges with this move. After your analysis, make sure to take a stand on whether this is a good idea.

Word Limit:

Your response to this question should be 500-750 words, excluding the references you use.

Required Readings:

• Microsoft Reorganizes Into 3 Divisions. (2005, September 20). NBC News.

Look up the following links to become familiar with Microsoft’s “One Microsoft” restructuring plan

• Perez, J. C. (2013, September 20). Ballmer: Three-layered plan will lead to ‘One Microsoft’. PCWorld.
• Warren, T. (2013, July 12). One Microsoft: will Ballmer’s big reset mean better products or more broken promises?. The Verge
• Bishop, T. (2013, July 16). Ballmer’s ‘One Microsoft’: One decade too late?. Geekwire
• Thompson, B. (2013, July 12). Why Microsoft’s reorganization is a bad idea. Stratechery.

Requirements: 500-750 Words Times New Roman Size 12 Font Double-Spaced APA Format Excluding the Title and Reference Pages | .doc file

Please be sure to include an introduction with a clear thesis statement in the last sentence of the introduction paragraph

Please be sure to carefully follow the instructions

No plagiarism & No Course Hero & No Chegg. The assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool

Please be sure to include at least one in-text citation in each body paragraph

Please be sure to only read, use, and cite the sources that have been provided