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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Swimming in a Bigger Pond.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Jack say strong teams are built?
(a) By a good coach.
(b) By treating all employees the same.
(c) By appointing leaders who are louder than the others.
(d) By treating individuals differently.

3. Who is Jack's first professional mentor at GE?
(a) Dr. Harry Drickman.
(b) Burt Coplan.
(c) Lee Iacocca.
(d) Dr. Dan Fox.

4. Why does Jack get frustrated with the plastics inventors?
(a) They don't understand entrepreneurship.
(b) They don't get excited about innovation.
(c) They demand higher pay.
(d) All they think about his getting their products sold.

5. How old is Jack when he is promoted to a vice president for GE?
(a) 43.
(b) 56.
(c) 36.
(d) 23.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jack lose his college scholarship funded by the country club?

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

3. Who replaces Jack as CEO of General Electric?

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

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

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