Toshiba Warns Investors of Its Future

The video discusses the financial and governance issues faced by Westinghouse and Toshiba, highlighting the impact of poor business decisions and the role of activist investors. It reflects on Japan's past dominance in the semiconductor industry and critiques corporate governance practices in the US, emphasizing the short-term focus of activist investors and their economic impact.

What major issue did Toshiba face with its Westinghouse nuclear power business?

• Lack of technological innovation

• Accounting problems and potential bankruptcy

• Competition from American companies

• Environmental regulations

In the late 80s, which company was the only American firm showing viability against Japanese semiconductor companies?

• Qualcomm

• AMD

• Intel

• NVIDIA

What was a significant mistake made by Toshiba in its business strategy?

• Betting on nuclear power

• Investing in renewable energy

• Focusing on consumer electronics

• Expanding into the automotive industry

What is a common criticism of activist investors according to the transcript?

• They focus on long-term growth

• They prioritize short-term gains

• They improve corporate governance

• They support employee welfare

How is corporate governance in the United States described in the transcript?

• Strictly regulated

• Largely symbolic

• Highly effective

• Globally admired