The Strategist Quiz (#391)

1. When the first European settlers arrive in this country in the late 1700s, barter was very necessary and payment in commodities like rum sometimes replaced money in transactions. Subsequently, in 1968 when colour copiers like 3Ms Color in Color copiers were introduced its Reserve Bank was plagued with counterfeiting of its paper currency. This led to an innovative first of its kind invention by this country. Name the country and the invention.
    
2. This brand established in the mid-70s gets its name from a Peruvian sacrificial knife. In one of its products a metal plate with a unique 20-digit registration number is fixed in order to help its customers trace them in case they lose it. Name it.
    
3. Name the Hollywood star who founded the Laughing Man Coffee & Tea line, an entirely nonprofit venture inspired by a 2009 trip to Ethiopia.
    
4. When Microsoft released Internet Explorer 5 in 1999, what was created or supported for the first time?
    
5. This company was founded on the New Year's Day in 1877. Its founder introduced a lot of innovations and for two years, this company was managed under the pattern prevailing in Britain then. The founder as a salaried managing director, reported to a functional board of directors. This innovation, however, proved to be too revolutionary for Indian conditions and he eventually had to fall back upon the managing agency structure, placing the company under the care of his family firm. Name the person and the company.
    
6. What is the buzzword "Hotsquatting" associated with?
    
7. This company founded in 1902 is launching a new lifestyle product aimed specifically at fitness and athletic buffs who love music. It was developed with six-time Olympic gold medalist sprinter Usain Bolt and Onkyo. Name the company and the product.
    
8. Which brand's philosophy reflects "Confidence in Motion"?
    
9. Which company uses the base line: "The Company for Women"?
    
10. Identify the brand from its logo.

 

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