Questions to consider while researching a company.
Barbara Gross
Business Communication
22:373:551
- 1. Is the company successful?
- How much has it earned over the last
several years? What is the trend?
- How does the company compare with others of its size and of its
industry?
- 2. Is the company reputable?
- Has the company been under investigation? Has the company had any
lawsuits filed against it by any government
agencies or any public groups or any individuals?
- What is the significance of these lawsuits?
- 3. Is the company charitable?
- What types of charitable institutions does
the company support?
- What connections, if any, does the company have with
educational institutions or programs?
- 4. Will the company provide variety?
- Is it a good place to work?
- Might there be internship possibilities in different company areas?
Or at different levels? Or in different locations?
For more current information, consult the Company Research guide.
[http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/rr_gateway/research_guides/busi/company.shtml]
http://newarkwww.rutgers.edu/guides/business/buscomm.htm
Revised 2 October 2000
Ka-Neng Au (au@andromeda.rutgers.edu)
Questions? Comments?