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

2. Which organization started out as a group of elitists but opened its membership and transformed into a group of volunteers?
(a) United Way.
(b) Unicef.
(c) Boy Scouts of America.
(d) Elfun.

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

4. How does the plastics industry fare in the 1970s?
(a) It almost falls through completely.
(b) One small flaw breaks the whole industry.
(c) Environmental concerns halt plastics production.
(d) It grows fast.

5. Who greatly influences Jack's work ethic and fondness of current events?
(a) His minister.
(b) His coach.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jack learn about current events as a child?

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

3. Who blows up one of GE's factories?

4. What does Jack give GE managers for empowerment?

5. What setback keeps Jack from attending one of the two colleges of his choice?

(see the answer key)

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