Max # of points

							Name: ___________________________ Date: ______________ Block/Day: ___________


2.02 Successful People in IT
Select one of the successful IT companies from the list below.

       Microsoft Corporation- world’s #1 software company founded by Chairman Bill
        Gates.
       Hewlett-Packard- leading Hardware & Software company with CEO, President,
        and chairman Mark V. Hurd
       IBM (International Business Machines)- the world’s top provider of computer
        products and services with Chairman, CEO, and President Samuel J.
        Palmisano.
       Google- leading Internet search engine offering search results in 35 languages
        with Chairman and CEO Eric E, Schmidt.
       Oracle- Microsoft competitor focusing on business software with Chairman Jeff
        Henley.
       Verizon- Formed in 2001, it has become a top US telecom provider with 3
        divisions: Telecom, Business, and Wireless.
       Dell- the world’s #1 direct sale computer vendor with chairman, Michael S. Dell.
       Apple-the world’s leader in tablets with the iPad and smartphones with the
        iPhone.

Prepare a PowerPoint presentation about the company. Include this information:

      What is the company famous for?
      Company type
      Sales
      1-year sales growth
      Net income
      CEO
      Examples of products

Present your PowerPoint presentation to the class.

Refer to the Grading Rubric while preparing your presentation.
Name: ___________________________ Date: ______________ Block/Day: ___________


2.02 Successful People in IT Grading Rubric
Student’s Name ________________________ Class Period _____

                                        Max # of points   Total Points Given
Student Project:

    Spelling/Grammar                     10

    Accuracy of Project – did the        30
     student accurately depict the
     famous IT company/individual?

    Thoroughness of project—did          20
     the student include all the
     required information about the
     IT company?

Public Speaking – Presentation
   Extent to which presentation          10
     was sincere, interesting, clear,
     creative, convincing, and
     concise

    Confidence                           10

    Appropriate gestures, eye            10
     contact

    Voice quality, delivery              10

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