The Operating segments within MicrosoftName:Institution:Companies that sell more than one products have different operating segments. According to Obaidallah Jan (2013), a company reviews its performance and allocates resources to its operating segments appropriately.Microsoft applies five segments in operating its business. The segments are; (1) Windows and Windows live, (2) Server and tools, (3) Microsoft business, (4) Online services, and (5) Entertainment devices (Microsoft Corporation, 2012). Microsoft has different reporting frameworks for these segments. The five segments allow Microsoft to achieve its mission with ease. 1 Windows and Windows Live DivisionThis segment plays the role of ...