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What was the association of the coin-operated amusement industry?
What was the association of the coin-operated amusement industry?
Why did Nolan Bushnell struggle to find financial backing for Atari?
Why did Nolan Bushnell struggle to find financial backing for Atari?
Who was willing to lend Atari money when they were struggling to find financial backing?
Who was willing to lend Atari money when they were struggling to find financial backing?
Why did Atari hire untrained workers to keep up with the demand for Pong machines?
Why did Atari hire untrained workers to keep up with the demand for Pong machines?
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What was the reason for rampant employee theft at Atari?
What was the reason for rampant employee theft at Atari?
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What was the common drug used by Atari employees?
What was the common drug used by Atari employees?
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How were Atari's assembly-line workers described?
How were Atari's assembly-line workers described?
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What was the cause of tensions between management and the rank and file at Atari?
What was the cause of tensions between management and the rank and file at Atari?
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What benefits did Atari's employees enjoy?
What benefits did Atari's employees enjoy?
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Where were Atari's administrative offices located?
Where were Atari's administrative offices located?
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Study Notes
- The coin-operated amusement industry was associated with organized crime and had a bad reputation.
- Nolan Bushnell struggled to find financial backing for Atari due to this reputation and his appearance.
- Only Wells Fargo was willing to lend Atari money, and they were given a $50,000 credit line.
- Atari had trouble keeping up with demand for Pong machines and hired untrained workers, some of whom were involved in drugs and theft.
- Employee theft was rampant for a period, until Atari tightened security and fired many employees.
- Marijuana use was common at the Martin Avenue facility, but opinions differ on the extent of drug abuse.
- Atari's assembly-line workers were described as long-haired bikers, junkies, and hippies.
- There was a failed attempt to unionize the company, and tensions grew between management and the rank and file.
- Atari's employees enjoyed some benefits, such as free games and Friday night beer busts.
- Atari's administrative offices remained at the Scott Boulevard address, while the assembly plant was moved to a defunct roller-rink a few blocks away.
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Do you know the wild and fascinating history of Atari? From its association with organized crime to struggles with financing and employee theft, this company's past is nothing short of intriguing. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of Atari's unconventional beginnings and the unique culture that developed within the company. Keywords: Atari, organized crime, financing, employee theft, drug abuse, unionization, benefits, culture.
