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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. How does Jack learn about current events as a child?
(a) By reading comic books.
(b) By walking several miles to the closest library.
(c) By reading papers passengers left on his father's train.
(d) By watching them on TV.

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

3. What kind of employees does Jack want at GE?
(a) Cheap labor.
(b) All American.
(c) Self-confident entrepreneurs.
(d) Devoted time-clock punchers.

4. How does Jack lose his college scholarship funded by the country club?
(a) He breaks a window with a golf club.
(b) He flirts with a member's wife.
(c) He shows up for work drunk.
(d) He insults a club member.

5. Where does Jack move to when he's promoted as one of five sector executives?
(a) Fairbanks.
(b) Fairfield.
(c) Fairton.
(d) Fairchild.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long does it take Jack and his team to find a solution to their new plastics product?

3. What does Jack give GE managers for empowerment?

4. How does Jack describe himself in Chapter 4 when he becomes a businessman?

5. Which of the following is not a job held by young Jack?

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