In June 2002, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer outlined Microsoft's mission and values to reflect the evolution of Microsoft's business and its focus on customers.

Microsoft's Mission
To enable people and businesses throughout the world to realize their full potential
Microsoft's Vision
Empowering people through great software – any time, any place and on any device
Delivering on Our Mission
The tenets central to accomplishing our mission include:
 

Great People with Great Values
Delivering on our mission requires great people who are bright, creative and energetic, and who share the following values:

• Integrity and honesty
• Passion for customers, partners, and technology
• Open and respectful with others and dedicated to making them better
• Willingness to take on big challenges and see them through
• Self critical, questioning and committed to personal excellence and self improvement
• Accountable for commitments, results, and quality to customers, shareholders, partners and employees