History
How many brothers founded the company?
3
What organizational structure does Johnson and Johnson follow?
Divisional Structure
What product did Johnson and Johnson make that they advertised as "No more tears"?
How many subsidiaries does Johnson and Johnson have?
Over 250
What product was involved in J&J’s 1982 cyanide crisis?
Tylenol
What year was the company founded?
1886
Name one of the three main divisions of J&J's organizational structure.
Consumer Health; Pharmaceuticals; Medical Devices
In 1920, what product did J&J create that is so well known, its name is now considered the generic trademark?
Band-aid
Name one disadvantage of having so many independent subsidiaries.
Hard to maintain quality and compliance; Risk of poor communication; Difficult to enforce corporate standards during crisis; More expensive to manage
What was the root cause of J&J’s product recalls in 2009–2010?
Failures with manufacturing quality control
What historic event happened for Johnson and Johnson on September 24, 1944?
They went public on the stock market
What happened to Sandra Peterson's position after she left J&J in 2018?
It was split into three different positions, one for each major division
Name an over-the-counter pharmaceutical product sold by J&J.
Benaryl; Tylenol; Motrin; Sudafed
Name one advantage of having so many independent subsidiaries.
Flexibility; Market responsiveness; Innovation; Tailored solutions for local markets
How did J&J respond to the 1982 Tylenol poisoning crisis?
Pulled products quickly before government intervention, demonstrating strong ethics
What was duct tape created to do during World War II?
Carry ammunition
What system did Paul Stoffels create to speed up pharmaceutical research?
Accererando System
Name a medical device produced by J&J.
Acuvue Contact Lenses: Popular contact lenses for vision correction;
OneTouch Blood Glucose Monitors: Devices for diabetes management;
DePuy Synthes Joint Reconstruction: Products for orthopedic surgery;
Ethicon Surgical Sutures: Advanced sutures for surgical procedures;
Biosense Webster Cardiac Mapping Systems: Used in cardiac electrophysiology;
Cerenovus Stroke Solutions: Devices for treating strokes.
Name one of the locations of J&J biotech innovation centers.
Cambridge, MA; Menlo Park, CA; London; Shanghai
What lesson in organizational function did J&J learn after the 2009-10 recall issues?
They need to centralize some quality control functions