Forbes

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/forbes

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founding year?1917
2. What is the current ownership?Integrated Whale Media Investments (since 2014)
3. What is Forbes magazine and why is it famous?Forbes is a business magazine that shows who is rich and how companies succeed. It is famous for its lists like the Forbes 400 and 30 Under 30.
4. How did Forbes start and who founded it?Forbes began in 1917 by B. C. Forbes, an immigrant who wanted to explain finance to everyday people.

Capitalism: An economic system where private individuals or corporations own and control the means of production and distribution.
Meritocracy: A system where advancement is based on individual ability or achievement rather than social status or wealth.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): A business's commitment to managing its social, environmental, and economic effects responsibly and ethically.
Digital Transformation: The integration of digital technology into all areas of a business, fundamentally changing how it operates and delivers value.