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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Dealing with Reality and "Superficial Congeniality".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Jack's first professional mentor at GE?
(a) Burt Coplan.
(b) Lee Iacocca.
(c) Dr. Dan Fox.
(d) Dr. Harry Drickman.

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

3. Who blows up one of GE's factories?
(a) Coplan.
(b) Gutoff.
(c) Jack.
(d) Drickerson.

4. What is Jack's vision for GE?
(a) More medical plastics to save lives.
(b) Success without failure.
(c) Money and more money.
(d) Spontaneity and creativity.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jack says it is important for managers to know when...

2. Why does Jack's father encourage him to learn the game of golf?

3. What company does Jack try to buy to increase GE's exposure?

4. What does Jack give GE managers for empowerment?

5. What is Jack's title at the new GE plastics plant?

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