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The Strategist Quiz (#116)
Gaurav Sri Krishna / New Delhi Sep 29, 2009, 00:47 IST

 

  1. What is common to tequila, Madhubani paintings and Goan feni? 
     
  2. Which US state if considered a separate nation would be ranked as the 8th largest economy in the world? 
     
  3. Who makes a perfume for a lollipop (confectionery) brand whose logo was designed by Salvador Dali? Name both. 
     
  4. One of the sons of the founder of this Scotch brand named after his family was an MP and was knighted. He was much loved for his quick wit and pleasant way. His legendary philosophies on life have been given a nickname and are often quoted in the press. What was the nickname? 
     
  5. Who founded the organisation DATA and what does it stand for? 
     
  6. In 1979, McGraw-Hill repeatedly rejected the offers of American Express for a takeover and it won. McGraw-Hill was known as one of the first adopters of a style of takeover defense. Name it. 
     
  7. What is the term used to describe a network that is marked by using intelligent devices (likePCs) at the periphery that make use of the network and does not interfere with an application’s operation? 
     
  8. The world’s largest food company is threatening to leave its home country if its government imposes a cap on executives’ salaries. Name the company and the country. 
     
  9. If Black Chic is to South Africa, with which country and company would you link the brand Fiancée? 
     
  10. Identify the company from its logos.logo

 

 

Ten all-correct entries will receive a copy of David Dranove and Sonia Marciano’s Kellogg On Strategy, published by Wiley India (books courtesy: Wiley India). One lucky winner will also receive a cheque for Rs 2,000. Send your entries to strategist@bsmail.in. All entries must carry the postal address of the contestant. Last date for receiving entries: 30 September. Previous winners, employees of Business Standard and Wiley India and their families are not eligible to participate.

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