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

2. In addition to being self-confident, what else does Jack believe is a large part of leadership?
(a) Winning at least 90 percent of the time.
(b) Being able to relax.
(c) Building self-confidence in others.
(d) Knowing how to get others to do what you want.

3. Why is Jack dissatisfied with his first raise?
(a) The other men in his office got more.
(b) It wasn't enough to buy the new house.
(c) Everyone in his office got the same amount.
(d) It was enough to raise his income taxes.

4. Jack says it is important for managers to know when...
(a) To walk away and know when to run.
(b) To hug and when to kick.
(c) To hold them and when to fold them.
(d) To quit and when to fire.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In which year was Jack appointed as CEO?

2. How much was Jack's first pay raise at GE?

3. During which holiday is Jack's replacement named?

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

5. What is Jack's highest level of education when he begins working at GE?

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