Microsoft May Cut 1,850 Jobs

Microsoft is implementing cost-cutting measures in its struggling smartphone business, which holds less than 1% of the global market. The company has announced job cuts, written down its Nokia acquisition, and sold its feature phone unit. CEO Satya Nadella is reversing some of his predecessor's decisions, focusing on downsizing this part of the business. While the smartphone segment is small, these moves are part of a long-term strategy that Nadella has supported since opposing the Nokia purchase.

What percentage of the global market does the Windows Phone currently hold?

• Less than 1%

• 15%

• 5%

• 10%

What significant action did Microsoft take last year to address its smartphone business issues?

• Launched a new phone model

• Announced 7800 job cuts

• Increased marketing budget

• Partnered with another tech company

What was one of Satya Nadella's actions to reverse his predecessor's decisions?

• Hiring more employees

• Selling off the feature phone unit

• Investing more in Nokia

• Expanding the smartphone business

What is the primary reason for Microsoft's strategic move away from cell phones?

• To reduce costs in a struggling segment

• To focus on software development

• To enter the tablet market

• To increase market share in Asia

What was Satya Nadella's initial stance on the Nokia acquisition?

• He proposed it

• He was neutral

• He was against it

• He supported it