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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23, "Go Home, Mr. Welch".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which former U.S. president was Roger Ailes a political adviser?
(a) Ronald Regan.
(b) George W. Bush.
(c) George H.W. Bush.
(d) Gerald Ford.

2. Which non-labor department does Jack expand at his plastics facility in the 1970s?
(a) Marketing.
(b) Mail Room.
(c) Construction.
(d) Catering.

3. To whom does GE sell its investment banking firm?
(a) Chase, Manhattan.
(b) Carpenter-Welch.
(c) Paine-Webber.
(d) Kidder, Peabody.

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

5. Which GE teams get projects improving every day performance in their current positions?
(a) Green Belt.
(b) Red Belt.
(c) Black Belt.
(d) Yellow Belt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the two shops acquired by GE that reduce the company's cost of servicing engines?

2. Which phrase sums up GE's core values and expectations during Jack's reign as CEO?

3. Which scandalous investment banking firm does GE buy?

4. Who greatly influences Jack's work ethic and fondness of current events?

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

(see the answer key)

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