Ballmer: What I Would Do Differently at Microsoft

Ballmer: What I Would Do Differently at Microsoft

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Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft, discusses his current role as the owner of the LA Clippers and his past relationship with Bill Gates. He reflects on his time as CEO, expressing a wish to have started hardware development earlier to compete more effectively in the phone market. Ballmer highlights the success of Apple and Samsung in surpassing Microsoft by focusing on phone production.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new role is Steve Ballmer enjoying after his tenure as Microsoft CEO?

Owner of the LA Lakers

Owner of the LA Clippers

Owner of the New York Knicks

Owner of the Chicago Bulls

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Steve Ballmer wish he had focused on earlier during his time as CEO?

Cloud computing

Software development

Marketing strategies

Hardware development

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who did Steve Ballmer have a conversation with about his reflections as CEO?

David Letterman

Charlie Rose

Larry King

Oprah Winfrey

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two companies surpassed Microsoft in profitability by focusing on phone manufacturing?

Nokia and HTC

Google and Amazon

Apple and Samsung

Sony and LG

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What industry does Steve Ballmer believe Microsoft should have had a stronger presence in?

Automotive

Healthcare

Phone

Retail