Perceived missteps may have hit a tipping point for Ballmer

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He has been in hot water over a variety of issues, including Microsoft's position in the tablet market

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer talking to employees about One Microsoft at a town hall meeting in July 2013, only about a month before he announced his retirement.
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's corporate head shot.
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer in a file photo. Credit: Microsoft
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer talking to employees about One Microsoft at a town hall meeting in July 2013, only about a month before he announced his retirement.
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's corporate head shot.
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer in a file photo. Credit: Microsoft