WorksheetsIKEA
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 3mins
When did IKEA begin?
1933
1943
1953
1963
Why did flat-packaging develop?
A heavy object fell on an assembled chair and the founder was inspired to make packaging less obtrusive
The legs of a table were removed for easier and safer transit in a car
Flat-packaging has always been a part of IKEA - it was part of the business since the beginning
The only cardboard boxes made in Sweden during the mid 20th century were relatively flat
How many countries is IKEA in today?
10
52
53
134
What has IKEA been focusing on recently?
Sustainable forestry
Renewable food containers
Wasting less
Choosing recyclable and recycled materials
All of the above
How much lumber did IKEA use in 2014?
10.1 billion cubic feet
13.56 million cubic feet
50,000 cubic feet
13.56 billion cubic feet
Product life cycles have gotten quicker since 2002
True
False
What type of position does IKEA hold in industry?
Low cost, low volume
Low cost, high volume
High cost, low volume
High cost, high volume
What is an environmental "offset"?
Production that results in a negative impact (offset) on the environment
When the environment becomes upset
Production that results in a positive impact (offset) on the environment
Compensating for a negative effect on the environment by matching the negative effect with a positive effect
Which of these is not part of the product life cycle?
Growth
Completion
Maturity
Introduction
When did the first IKEA restaurant open?
1885
1943
1960
1985
What is not a threat for IKEA?
Fast competition
Possible lawsuits
Affordability
Increase in cash
What is a recommendation for IKEA
Close all restaurants
Consider production of higher quality products
Minimize spending on sustainability efforts
Slow down on international growth
What is IKEA's greatest competitive advantage?
It's Swedish heritage
High quality furniture
Affordable prices
Limited product selection
