The Vacancy Fit for a King（BusinessWeek)

Yet Paul Saffo, director at the Institute for the Future in Palo Alto, Calif., can almost visualize the moment. "I think he looked in the mirror one day and said, 'You're fired,'" says Saffo.

王様なるがゆえの悩み

There may be more than one. As the PC era gives way to the Internet Age, a number of stalwarts are struggling to make the leap. At chipmaker Intel (INTC ), where co-founder Andy Grove gave up his post as chairman last year, the company has lost its unquestioned position of dominance under a fierce assault from rival Advanced Micro Devices (AMD ). In the wake of Michael Dell's decision to cede the chief executive title at computer maker Dell (DELL ), the company has struggled mightily. Steve Jobs at Apple (AAPL ) is one of a few industry veterans who continues to adapt and thrive.

確かに変化の時代という感じはする