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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is rule number eight?
(a) Exceed the expectations of all others.
(b) Exceed your employees' expectations.
(c) Exceed your own expectations.
(d) Exceed your customers' expectations and enjoy their return.

2. The feeling of excitement about the work environment is called ___________.
(a) "Happiness" mentality.
(b) "Whistle while you work" mentality.
(c) "We Love Work" mentality.
(d) "Work is Fun" mentality.

3. Are there ups and downs in the Wal-Mart corporation?
(a) Only once.
(b) Rarely.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

4. With what is Sam greatly concerned?
(a) Education.
(b) Tax evasion.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Minority groups.

5. To what does Sam compare the results of Wal-Mart's popularity?
(a) Fads.
(b) It is evolution similar to that of buggy horses to cars.
(c) The evolution of man.
(d) Religion.

6. Wal-Mart gives an annual ____________ scholarship to a local student.
(a) $2,000.
(b) $1,000.
(c) $1,500.
(d) $500.

7. What are a regular part of the Wal-Mart culture and partnership?
(a) Problems.
(b) Pranks.
(c) Parties.
(d) Stunts.

8. What does Sam play everywhere he goes?
(a) Tennis.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Golf.
(d) Football.

9. Sam has created a unique culture at Wal-Mart where managers meet ________.
(a) Every Saturday morning.
(b) Every Sunday morning.
(c) Every morning.
(d) Every Saturday night.

10. Sam notes ____________ regarding the idea that many consider him to be on the cutting edge of technology?
(a) Many executives snicker.
(b) Many executives would agree.
(c) Many executives would not be surprised.
(d) Many executives would disagree.

11. The annual stockholders meeting is an extension of the Wal-Mart culture so that ____________.
(a) Investors will want to invest more.
(b) Sam can impress his investors.
(c) Investors can get a real taste for what the company is all about.
(d) Investors can work for Wal-Mart.

12. Why is Sam able to sit down and help write the book?
(a) He is sick.
(b) He is interested in writing a book.
(c) He no longer works for Wal-Mart.
(d) He is retired.

13. Why do people continue to return to Wal-Mart?
(a) It is inexpensive.
(b) It is close to home.
(c) If offers a better solution to the customers.
(d) The advertising is good.

14. What does Sam think is a trade-off?
(a) Life.
(b) School.
(c) Work.
(d) Family.

15. Sam suggests that if you want to be successful, you need to _______ to your own interests?
(a) Adhere to them.
(b) Encourage them.
(c) Submerge them.
(d) Support them.

Short Answer Questions

1. There are two main camps in the Wal-Mart organization. Who leads these camps?

2. When did Wal-Mart take on Kmart?

3. Although many people have contributed to the advances in technology at Wal-Mart, who gets the lion's share of gratitude from Sam?

4. Did Sam have revenge on his mind when he did this?

5. Sam had to get up every day with what idea?

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