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Which company dominated the computer industry in the early 20th century?
What motivated major companies in the 1920s to engage in charitable and fundraising drives?
What was one of the efforts made by companies after 1954 to improve their corporate image?
Which company was criticized for trading individuality for job security and being criticized as 'I've Been Moved' due to the number of transfers?
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Which company was founded by Mary Kay Ash and focused on female empowerment and upward mobility of women?
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Which company faced criticism for their use of sweatshops and later took steps to improve working conditions?
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Which company's founder, J.P.Morgan, was falsely portrayed as a self-made man despite coming from a wealthy background?
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Which act established a minimum wage and maximum work week during the New Deal?
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What was the purpose of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)?
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Which act created the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to regulate the offer and sale of securities?
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What was a major impact of the New Deal on the private sector?
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According to the text, what are the major products of Pepsi-Cola?
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According to the text, what percentage of PepsiCo's total revenue comes from sodas?
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According to the text, what are the employee benefits offered by the NFL?
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According to the text, what did the NFL try to cover up regarding player health?
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Study Notes
Early 20th Century Computer Industry
- IBM dominated the computer industry in the early 20th century.
Corporate Image and Social Responsibility
- In the 1920s, major companies engaged in charitable and fundraising drives to improve their corporate image.
- After 1954, companies made efforts to improve their corporate image by highlighting their social responsibility initiatives.
Company Criticisms
- IBM was criticized for prioritizing job security over individuality, prompting the phrase 'I've Been Moved' due to frequent employee transfers.
- Nike faced criticism for its use of sweatshops and later took steps to improve working conditions.
Company Founders and Criticisms
- Mary Kay Ash founded Mary Kay Cosmetics, focusing on female empowerment and upward mobility of women.
- J.P. Morgan, the founder of General Electric, was falsely portrayed as a self-made man despite coming from a wealthy background.
New Deal Legislation
- The Fair Labor Standards Act established a minimum wage and maximum work week during the New Deal.
- The Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) aimed to raise farm prices by reducing agricultural production.
- The Securities Exchange Act created the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to regulate the offer and sale of securities.
Impact of the New Deal
- The New Deal had a major impact on the private sector, shifting the government's role in the economy.
Pepsi-Cola and the NFL
- Pepsi-Cola's major products include Pepsi, Frito-Lay, and Gatorade.
- Only a small percentage of PepsiCo's total revenue comes from sodas.
- The NFL offers its employees benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.
- The NFL attempted to cover up the long-term health effects of concussions on players.
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Test your knowledge of PepsiCo's history and major products in this quiz. Learn about the company's merger, iconic beverages like Pepsi-Cola and Mountain Dew, and popular snack brands like Lay's and Cheetos.
