Compare and Contrast Between Two ChaptersThis article will compare and contrast two CEOs who have led technology companies through difficult times. Michael Dell, CEO and founder of Dell Computers, and Andy Grove, former CEO and co-founder of Intel, each provided quality leadership as their companies faced the challenges of a rapidly evolving computer technology industry. This article will introduce each man and describe their contributions to their company and the field of management, the resistance they encountered, the similarities in their professional lives and their differences. Information about these two successful CEOs comes from Jeffrey Krames' (2003) book What the Best CEOs Know: 7 Exceptional Leaders and Their Lessons for Transforming Any Business. Introduction of Business Professional and Their Contributions Michael Dell founded Dell Computer in 1984 and grew it into one. of the world's largest computer manufacturers. The success of Dell Computer resulted in Michael Dell being named “the youngest CEO of a Fortune 500 company” (Krames, 2003, p. 58). Michael Dell's guiding principle is to focus on the customer. This principle regularly guided his management decisions, including computer design and development decisions, the company's organizational structure, and the way Dell Computer used the Internet. Andy Grove co-founded Intel in the late 1960s and helped it become the leading maker of memory chips and then the leading maker of microprocessors. chip manufacturer in the world. Andy Grove's leadership through two significant challenges resulted in a step change in the business that resulted in its continued success. Through these challenges, Andy Grove realized that businesses face strategic inflection points (SIPs) or times where the business will also be impacted by Moore's Law, a prediction by Grove's co-founder , Gordon. Moore, that “the power of the computer chip would double every 18 months” (Krames, 2003, p.136). This true concept led to rapid change in the computer industry, causing Dell Computer and Intel to constantly evolve as technology evolved. Each man contributed significantly to the success of his company based on his own philosophy. They provided excellent insight into leadership paradigms and organizational challenges within a rapidly evolving IT industry. Both men have had a positive impact on the IT industry. It’s fair to say that the industry may not be the same today without these exceptional leaders. Works Cited Krames, Jeffrey A.. What the Best CEOs Know: 7 Exceptional Leaders and Their Lessons for Transforming Any Business. : McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing,