Michael Scott (Apple)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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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/michael-scott--apple-

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. When was Michael Scott (Apple) born?February 11, 1945
2. When did Michael Scott (Apple) die?April 12, 2025
3. What is the tenure as apple CEO?February 1977 – March 1981
4. What is the previous executive role?Director of Manufacturing, National Semiconductor
5. Who was Michael Scott at Apple?Michael Scott was Apple’s first boss, helping the company grow from a small startup into a real business.
6. When did Michael Scott become Apple’s CEO?He became CEO in February 1977 and stayed in that role until March 1981.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO): The highest-ranking executive responsible for a company's overall strategy and operations.
Entrepreneurship: The process of designing, launching, and running a new business, often involving innovation and risk-taking.
Manufacturing Operations: The management of processes involved in the production of goods, focusing on efficiency and quality.
Corporate Governance: The system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled.