Microsoft Giving
The Microsoft Corporation obviously sets a high standard for employee volunteerism and community service. For the past twenty years, the company has placed a higher importance on philanthropy than any other technology based corporation(“Microsoft Giving Overview”,2000). But why does Microsoft devote so much effort when they are not required to? Why do they spend literally hundreds of millions of dollars every year on donations, volunteer programs, and disaster relief?
The simplest answer to this question is that it’s a good business strategy(“Questions About Workplace Volunteerism”,2000). Every major corporation in the country makes some kind of contribution to the community. Even most small businesses will sponsor a little league team or make a small donation to the local PTA. One part of a good business strategy is creating a reputation as a fair and humble corporation.
Microsoft’s reputation as a fair and respectful operation is far from unblemished. After......
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