The Strategist Quiz (#404)
In this company the term 'Strategy Tax' is often referred to the reason why the best of its innovations and inventions came out were killed
 "The Strategist Quiz (#404)")
- In this company the term 'Strategy Tax' is often referred to the reason why the best of its innovations and inventions came out were killed. Name the company and explain what the term Strategy Tax means.
- This company was established in 1936 and was first named after a Soviet statesman, who was a prominent member of Polish and Russian revolutionary movements. It was initially set up to manufacture freight cars but eventually after WWII it started to manufacture tanks. It's in the news now for the launch of its next generation product that gets its name from the Hellenic (Greek) word "arma", which means weapon. (It was also an Old Russian word for 14th century guns). Name the product and the company.
- The US and the UK both recorded zero on a parameter in February this year. Name the parameter.
- This European company founded in 1872 initially specialised in rubber and derivative processes, and the company formerly made scuba diving rebreathers. Today apart from its flagship product it is also known for its PZero brand. It was recently acquired by a Chinese corporate giant for $ 7.7 billion. Name the company and its recent buyer.
- This person who has been this brand's ambassador for the last 17 years first came to media attention in April 1999, when a former dorm mate of his, wrote an article for Indiana Daily student about his weight loss. The Men's Health magazine confirmed the story and included the "___ sandwich diet" in an article. Today he is known as the ____Guy and is famous for his significant weight loss, because of the "____ diet", attributed to his eating sandwiches sold by this company. Name him and the brand.
- This camera was introduced in 1912 and was advertised as the Soldiers camera, during WWI to boost its sales. Name the brand (full name)
- Name this Indian dotcom company that is named after an evergreen subtropical plant?
- What is the term or buzzword used to describe the incessant gloom and doom predictions from economic analysts who feel compelled to issue updates even if nothing has changed?
- Whose brand ambassador is called Richard the Cat, a.k.a., Pundit of People?
- Whose logo is this?
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