The Strategist Quiz #035

1. Which is the only Indian company to host an annual all-expenses-paid meet for its customers, calling the event the C-Summit?
   
   
2. In 1964, this person and the brand he created made to the covers of both Time and Newsweek magazines the same week. He became the president of his company in 1970 and was fired on July 13, 1978 in spite of making a $2-billion profit. Identify him.
   
   
3. Which institute in India was the first to start computer science education in 1963 under the guidance of the eminent economist, John K Galbraith?
   
   
4. Whose brands will you find in retail stores named the Green Room?
   
   
5. After whom is the device used to measure one's foot size named?
   
   
6. Effective April 1, 2008, who is going to be re-designated as the gardener of his company?
   
   
7. Identify this trade name that was registered by British trader Carless, Capel and Leonard. In the mid-19th century, this product was sold in small bottles as a treatment against lice and their eggs. Today, it is traded in barrels.
   
   
8. What term associated with the human tendency of factoring extra time to do a task and the penchant to postpone the activity till the last minute? Normally, corporate apply the theory of constraints to overcome this problem in their manufacturing units.
   
9. One of the most costly naming mistakes involved who's decision to rename itself Consignia?
   
   
10. What product is connected with the brands North Pole, Stellar and Tipper and who manufactures them?
    
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