Write a paper on Comparing and contrasting “Apple and Microsoft” companies. And in this paper describe the followings.

1. Comprehend the historical background and development of the process of management.

2. Understand the role of the manager in today’s workplace.

3. Understand the functions of planning, organizing, leading and controlling.

4. Examine the influence of diversity, ethics and social responsibility on organizations and managers.

5. Acquire an understanding of how organizations and managers deploy the processes of decision-making and human resources management in order to perform the functions of management.

6. Understand the importance of strategic management.