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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, Too Full of Myself.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jack cut with the help of his CFO?
(a) Lots of factory jobs.
(b) Bureaucracy and non-essential internal data.
(c) Extra money spent for family insurance benefits.
(d) Lots of health care expenses.

2. What does Jack say is the only realistic form of job security?
(a) Government work.
(b) Satisfied customers.
(c) Teaching.
(d) Law enforcement.

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

4. What does Jack call the phenomenon when usually strong, self-confident managers panic and lose confidence?
(a) Six Sigma.
(b) The R&D Report.
(c) The GE Vortex.
(d) The Management Circle.

5. Which scandalous investment banking firm does GE buy?
(a) Kidder, Peabody.
(b) Chase, Manhattan.
(c) Paine-Webber.
(d) Neiman, Marcus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two new-hires become important advisers to Jack for the remainder of his career with the company?

2. Where does Jack move to when he's promoted as one of five sector executives?

3. Which facility does Jack want to transform into a world-class center where ideas are spread in an open environment?

4. Once the investment banking firm situation is stabilized, who takes over?

5. Who says, "When people make mistakes, the last thing they need is discipline"?

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