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John Sculley Quiz
John Sculley: The Mastermind of Business – How Well Do You Know Him?
Updated: May 28, 2023
How well do you know the legendary John Sculley? Test your knowledge of this iconic American businessman in this thrilling quiz! Uncover the secrets behind his success, innovations, and ventures.
This John Sculley quiz is not for the faint of heart! With 22 challenging questions covering a wide range of topics, only the most dedicated fans will be able to answer them all correctly. Are you up for the challenge? So what are you waiting for?
What was John Sculley's position at PepsiCo before joining Apple?
CFO
CEO
Vice-President
Marketing Director
When did John Sculley become the CEO of Apple ?
1982
1983
1984
1981
What marketing strategy did Sculley introduce at PepsiCo?
Pepsi Refresh
Pepsi Max
Coca-Cola Challenge
Pepsi Challenge
Who portrayed John Sculley in the 2015 film "Steve Jobs"?
Matthew Modine
Michael Fassbender
Allan Royal
Jeff Daniels
In what year was John Sculley named Silicon Valley's top-paid executive?
1987
1985
1988
1986
What was Apple's debt when Sculley left the company in 1993?
$200 Million
$300 Million
$100 Million
$400 Million
Which company did Sculley consider splitting Apple into while talking to Goldman Sachs?
Two Separate Companies
Dell
IBM
Microsoft
What is one of the reasons Sculley's stint at Apple remains controversial?
Focusing On Hardware
Lack Of Innovation
Competing With IBM
Ignoring Marketing
Which of these companies is John Sculley currently involved with?
Netflix
Tesla
Amazon
3CInteractive
What is John Sculley's current position at PeopleTicker and SkillsVillage?
Chairman
President
CFO
CEO
What year was John Sculley born?
1942
1960
1939
1950
How long did John Sculley serve as vice-president of PepsiCo?
10 Years
12 Years
5 Years
7 Years
What was the increase in Apple's sales during Sculley's tenure as CEO?
From $500 Million To $5 Billion
From $800 Million To $8 Billion
From $1 Billion To $10 Billion
From $2 Billion To $20 Billion
Which actor portrayed John Sculley in the 1999 film "Pirates of Silicon Valley"?
Jeff Daniels
Gary Oldman
Allan Royal
Matthew Modine
What was the main reason for Sculley's departure from Apple in 1993?
Opposition To Licensing Macintosh Software
Financial Issues
Desire To Return To PepsiCo
Disagreements With Steve Jobs
Which company did Sculley NOT invest in or get involved with?
Inflexion Point
3CInteractive
Zeta Global
Tesla
What type of marketing strategies did Sculley use at Apple in the 1980s and 1990s?
Influencer Marketing
Traditional Marketing Strategies
Disruptive Marketing Strategies
Social Media Marketing
What was the name of the marketing campaign Sculley introduced at PepsiCo?
Pepsi Challenge
Pepsi Revolution
Pepsi Showdown
Pepsi Face-off
What was Apple's cash reserve when Sculley left the company in 1993?
$2 Billion
$1 Billion
$500 Million
$3 Billion
In which of these films did Matthew Modine NOT portray John Sculley?
None Of The Above
Jobs
Pirates Of Silicon Valley
Steve Jobs
What is John Sculley a board member of?
Apple
Oracle
IBM
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Which businesses has John Sculley led as CEO?
Citrix Systems
Nuance Communications
Apple
MicroStrategy
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