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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Neutron Years.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who throws a huge party for Jack to introduce him to important people?
(a) The Harvard Alumni Association.
(b) Bill Druckerman.
(c) Reg Jones.
(d) Roy Johnson.

2. Which investments does Jack find himself explaining and quite often defending?
(a) Software investments.
(b) Hard-hat construction investments.
(c) Soft value of excellence investments.
(d) Hardware investments.

3. Who instills management beliefs in Jack that include both competing and facing reality?
(a) His mother.
(b) His grandfather.
(c) His father.
(d) His coach.

4. What nickname does the media pin on Jack?
(a) Jimmy Neutron.
(b) Neutron Jack.
(c) Neuron Jack.
(d) Jackie Neutron.

5. How do GE employees take Jack's view on the work environment?
(a) They appreciate it.
(b) They dread it.
(c) They all quit.
(d) It is uncomfortable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What inspires Jack to pursue his Ph.D.?

2. What kind of environment does Jack say is best for making necessary changes and modernizing the company?

3. Why does Jack get frustrated with the plastics inventors?

4. What does Jack give GE managers for empowerment?

5. How does Jack say strong teams are built?

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