Milestones: ACN PH
How many Delivery Centers does Accenture in the Philippines have?
3 (Manila, Cebu City, Ilocos Norte)
She is Accenture's current CEO.
Julie Sweet
Also serves on the company’s board of directors.
Prior to becoming CEO in September 2019, she served as chief executive officer of Accenture’s business in North America, the company’s largest geographic market.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Claremont McKenna College and a Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School.
The Philippines is the only country in the world whose flag is hoisted upside down when the country is at war.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Which fruit can help improve your mood?
A. Watermelon
B. Apple
C. Banana
C. Banana
Bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into mood-lifting serotonin. Bananas also contain vitamin B6, which has been shown to even out your mood naturally and relieve symptoms of PMS.
Who is the richest man in the world?
Jeff Bezos
Net Worth: $116.9 billion (as of March 2020)
Founder: Amazon (AMZN)
The first Accenture Delivery Center in the Philippines was established in what year?
A. 1984
B. 1985
C. 1986
B. 1985
Accenture Manila Delivery Center (DC) was established in 1985, initially offering applications development.
Accenture has offices in Latvia.
A. True
B. False
A. True
* Riga - Zemgala gatve 74
* Riga Liquid Studio
56.84% - Over half of their business is in the Nordics.
400 - The number of specialists they have providing services to the Communications, Media, Technology industries.
The Philippines is named after this King of Spain.
King Philip II
According to a 2014 study in the journal Diabetes Care, job strain or work stress is a risk factor for which type of diabetes?
A. Type 1 diabetes
B. Type 2 diabetes
C. Gestational diabetes
B. Type 2 diabetes
"An association between job strain and diabetes is biologically plausible because stress response increases secretion of the fight-or-flight hormone cortisol."
Hamilton is a musical with music, lyrics and book by ____________.
Lin-Manuel Miranda (born January 16, 1980) is an American composer, lyricist, actor, singer, rapper, producer, and playwright, widely known for creating and starring in the Broadway musicals In the Heights and Hamilton.
This Accenture facility, the first outside of Metro Manila, was opened in 2007, initially offering application management, systems development, and other IT outsourced services.
Cebu City Facility
Who is the CEO for Growth Markets?
A. Manish Sharma
B. Wee Wei Ng
C. Gianfranco Casati
C. Gianfranco Casati
Responsible for managing Accenture’s business in Asia Pacific, South Africa, Middle East and Latin America. He is also a member of Accenture's Global Management Committee.
He holds a degree in economics from Pavia University in Italy and is based in Singapore since 2014.
The Philippines is an archipelago that is made up of how many islands?
7,641 (instead of 7,107 - National Mapping & Resource Information Authority)
Recent laboratory tests found that two products of this disinfectant brand are capable of destroying the new coronavirus two minutes after contact.
Lysol
- Lysol Disinfectant Spray
- Lysol Disinfectant Max Cover Mist
(WebMD July 8, 2020)
Which countries have the most wins in the Rugby World Cup?
A. New Zealand & South Africa
B. South Africa & England
C. New Zealand & England
A. New Zealand and South Africa
All Blacks & Springboks, with three wins each
In 2019, this center was opened to provide a suite of solutions and assistive technologies to employees with disabilities.
Accessibility Center
This is the first of its kind in Accenture globally and in the IT-BPM industry.
Who is the Executive Chairman of ACN Board of Directors?
David P. Rowland
In addition to chairing the board of directors, David is actively involved in Accenture’s long-term business strategy and represents Accenture with clients around the world and with key external groups.
Prior to becoming executive chairman in September 2019, David was interim chief executive officer.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in management from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
When was the Republic of the Philippines established?
July 4, 1946
Although there is currently no cure for COVID-19, this anti-viral medication has been granted by the FDA for emergency use.
Remdesiver
Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine were originally granted emergency use, but later revoked as "it's unlikely to be effective" and cause serious side effects. (WebMD)
Who is the most decorated Michelin star chef?
A. Alain Ducasse
B. Joel Robuchon
C. Gordon Ramsay
B. Joel Robuchon
Nicknamed “The Chef of the Century,” Joël Robuchon is by far the most Michelin starred chef in history. He had earned a whopping 31 Michelin stars at the time of his passing in 2018.
From 1999-2000, this wholly-owned Accenture subsidiary started utilizing the Manila Delivery Center to provide revenue accounting and revenue protection solutions to major airlines. Today, it’s reservation system powers the world’s largest airline internet booking engine.
Navitaire
Give at least two of four Accenture services.
Strategy & Consulting
Interactive
Technology
Operations
What was the original title of the Philippine National Anthem?
Marcha Filipina Magdalo
Just this week, this US biotech firm is advancing to the final phase of testing for the coronavirus vaccine.
Moderna
Moderna’s vaccine, developed with researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, was the first coronavirus vaccine to be tested in humans, and the company announced on Tuesday that large Phase 3 tests of it would begin on July 27, involving 30,000 people.
(NY Times July 14, 2020)
This soccer team is the current champion of the FIFA Women's World Cup.
USWNT - US Women's National Team
Has now won four times after winning the 2019 tournament in France