The bar graph illustrates the percentage of men involved in senior development roles in three companies IBM, Microsoft, and Apple between 1980 and 2010.Overall, it is clear that all three companies experienced an upward trend over the period, although the rate of increase varied significantly. IBM showed the most dramatic growth, especially after 1995, while Microsoft also rose steadily. In contrast, Apple increased more moderately and remained the lowest by the end of the period.
In 1980, Appel had the highest proportion of male participation at around 15%, compared with approximately 6% for Microsoft and only about 3% for IBM. Over the next decade, all companies saw slight increases, with Apple remaining in the lead.
By 1995, IBM had risen sharply to about 25%, overtaking both competitors. Microsoft reached around 15%, while Apple increased to roughly 21%. After this point, IBM’s growth accelerated further, climbing to about 32% in 2000 and then surging to approximately 62% in 2010.
To sum up, Microsoft also experienced consistent growth throughout the period, finishing at around 45% in 2010. In contrast, Apple’s increase was more gradual, reaching only about 25% by the end of the period, which made it the lowest among the three companies. Overall, IBM showed the most significant rise, while Apple remained the least improved over time.