Bill Gates: Captain Of Industry

Bill Gates, a man of his time, has given numerous donations as well as creating foundations to benefits equaling to a Captain of Industry. However, Bill Gates is a Robber Baron in more areas compared to that of a Captain of Industry. The steps and actions in which it took Bill Gates to get where he is makes him a Robber Baron. Despite his more than gracious donations and foundation gains, Gates still took and held a reputation that was overbearing and aggressive (Biography). The business model Bill Gates advertised was overzealous and controlling.
John Rockefeller, an innovator of the oil monopoly in the late 1800’s, is considered to be a Captain of Industry by many. The business model in which Rockefeller upheld proved success. Whether Rockefeller was dealing with his wealth or employees he treated both with a certain standard. He was known for treating his workers much like his own family, everyone was rewarded with positive treatment as well as paychecks. Unlike other business moguls during his time, Rockefeller donated to various organizations more so out of the kindest of his heart rather than an advantage that will only benefit him in the future.
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Despite owning a foundation to help with international and domestic issues, Gates’ clash with Apple shows what lengths he is willing to go to in order to achieve his own wealth. When dealing with presenters whom he interviews, Gates would make remarks such as “That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard!” as a way to test the individual of their ideas (Biography). He became known as a relentless competitor, leaving Microsoft with a monopoly for PC. Bill Gates’ unforgiving methods for success put him in the Robber Baron category. He had run-ins with Apple for stealing some of their programs. His methods for proving his employees’ commitment to projects is too harsh and