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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Blowing the Roof Off.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Jack appointed CEO of the company?
(a) Jack was the retiring CEO's nephew.
(b) The retiring CEO believes Jack is the one who can most effectively help the company change and grow.
(c) Everyone else was fired after the scandal. Jack was the only one with seniority.
(d) No one else wanted the job.

2. What is the response of Jack's boss when Jack complains about his first pay raise?
(a) He agrees and gives Jack more money.
(b) He gets furious and fires him.
(c) He is not sympathetic.
(d) He agrees and gives Jack a title, but not more money.

3. What is Jack's title at the new GE plastics plant?
(a) President and CEO.
(b) Publicity Director.
(c) General Manager.
(d) Human Resources Director.

4. Why does Jack get frustrated with the plastics inventors?
(a) They demand higher pay.
(b) They don't get excited about innovation.
(c) They don't understand entrepreneurship.
(d) All they think about his getting their products sold.

5. How long does it take Jack and his team to find a solution to their new plastics product?
(a) Six long years.
(b) Sixteen months.
(c) Six months.
(d) Six days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who replaces Jack as CEO of General Electric?

2. How do GE employees take Jack's view on the work environment?

3. What is Jack's highest level of education when he begins working at GE?

4. What does Jack say his book is about?

5. How does Jack lose his college scholarship funded by the country club?

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