45 Questions
Which company reduced the number of transfers annually in the 1950s?
IBM
Which company was founded by Mary Kay Ash in 1963?
Mary Kay
Which company has been criticized for their use of sweatshops to make their clothing?
Nike
Which company merged with The Chase Manhattan Corp. in 2000?
JPMorgan
Which company dominated the computer industry in the early 20th century?
IBM
In the 1920s, what did major companies try to instill in the minds of the public?
The importance of corporate responsibility
What was the main reason for railroad businesses establishing their own YMCA?
To address workers' lack of food and accommodations
Which company was established through the merger of Pepsi-Cola and Frito-Lay in 1898?
PepsiCo
What percentage of PepsiCo's total revenue comes from sodas?
37%
What is the NFL's new domestic violence policy?
Six-game suspension without pay for a first-time offender
What did the Clayton Anti-Trust Act forbid?
Price discrimination, the granting of exclusive contracts to one firm without competing bids, and combinations of competing companies against one another
According to the text, which act created a minimum wage and maximum work week?
Fair Labor Standards Act (1938)
What was the main purpose of the Securities Act of 1933?
To regulate the offer and sale of securities
Which statement best describes the impact of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)?
It successfully alleviated some of the agricultural depression
What was the main purpose of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934?
To create the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Which company dominated the computer industry in the early 20th century?
IBM
What was the main reason for railroad businesses establishing their own YMCA?
To provide workers with food and accommodations
In the 1920s, what did major companies try to instill in the minds of the public?
A sense of corporate service
What was the main purpose of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934?
To regulate the securities market and protect investors
Which company reduced the number of transfers annually in the 1950s?
IBM
What was the main purpose of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)?
To raise crop prices and reduce surpluses
Which company has been criticized for their use of sweatshops to make their clothing?
PepsiCo
What was the main reason for the criticism of 19th and 20th century businesses?
Abusing the powers of corporate wealth
What was the main change in IBM's company culture in the 1950s?
Decentralization of the organization
Which company is known for its commitment to corporate social responsibility?
Nike
What was Mary Kay Ash's vision for her company?
To empower women and promote upward mobility
Which company reduced the number of transfers annually in the 1950s?
IBM
What did JPMorgan Chase & Co. acquire in 2008?
The Bear Stearns Companies Inc.
Which company was founded by Mary Kay Ash in 1963?
Mary Kay
Which two major products were included in the merger that formed PepsiCo?
Pepsi-Cola and Diet Pepsi
What percentage of PepsiCo's total revenue comes from sodas?
37%
What are the health goals of PepsiCo?
Reduced saturated fats and increased positive nutrition
What environmental initiatives has PepsiCo taken?
Compressed natural gas fueling station and reduced packaging
What did the NFL try to cover up regarding player health?
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
How many times more likely are NFL players to get dementia than the general population?
19 times
What has contributed to the decline in NFL ratings?
Protests, oversaturation, and cord-cutting
Which act created a minimum wage and maximum work week?
The Fair Labor Standards Act
What was the main purpose of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)?
To control the supply and demand in the agricultural industry
What was the main purpose of the Securities Act of 1933?
To regulate the offer and sale of securities
What was the main reason for the backlash against the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)?
It harmed processors and sharecroppers in the agricultural industry
What did the Fair Labor Standards Act establish?
A minimum wage and maximum work week
What did the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 create?
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
What did the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 require of publicly traded corporations?
To disclose personal holdings and register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
What did the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 require of officers and directors?
To disclose personal holdings and register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
What did the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 require of securities brokers and dealers?
To disclose personal holdings and register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
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