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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Blowing the Roof Off.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Jack succeed as CEO of General Electric?
(a) Roy Johnson.
(b) Harry Drickman.
(c) Reg Jones.
(d) Jeff Immelt.

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

4. Why does Jack's father encourage him to learn the game of golf?
(a) It's cheaper to play golf than hockey.
(b) It's less violent than hockey.
(c) It is his favorite sport.
(d) All the big shots play golf.

5. How many years does Jack serve as CEO of General Electric?
(a) 10.
(b) 20.
(c) 15.
(d) 30.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Jack get his first pay raise at GE?

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

3. Who instills management beliefs in Jack that include both competing and facing reality?

4. What does Jack say in a Business Week interview that he realizes he should not change in order to make GE become more competitive?

5. During his high school years, who teaches Jack the value of competition?

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