6 in 10 Americans say corporate America didn't meet expectations in 2010: StrategyOne Survey

Looking back on 2010, most Americans were strongly disappointed by how the nation's businesses conducted themselves, with 61% saying corporate America failed to meet their expectations, and only 5% saying that businesses exceeded their expectations.

When asked to grade how well Corporate America did in 2010, 82% assigned a grade of 'C' or lower and 40% assigned a grade of 'D' or 'F'. Just 17% gave Corporate America an 'A' or a 'B' for their 2010 performance.

82% said it was a top priority for companies to make fewer mistakes and errors in 2011, while just 19% gave companies an 'A' or 'B' for this in 2010.