Abstract

This case discusses in detail the visionary leadership of Bill Gates (Gates) and his contribution to the Information Technology (IT) industry. It explores the entrepreneurial and managerial skills of Gates. The case also details Gates’ contribution to strengthen the product development, human resources and marketing management at Microsoft Corporation. Finally, the case examines the nature of the criticism of Gates’ leadership style.

Learning Objectives

The case is structured to achieve the following Learning Objectives:

• Entrepreneurial and managerial skills of Gates.

Keywords

Lijjat Papad, Women and Entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial venture, seven,Visionary, leadership, Bill Gates, Gates, contribution, Information Technology, IT, entrepreneurial, managerial skills, contribution, strengthen, product development, human resources, marketing management, Microsoft Corporation, criticism, leadership style