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

2. How old is Jack when he begins working at GE?
(a) 24.
(b) 19.
(c) 22.
(d) 31.

3. What does Jack learn he must do in order to succeed at GE?
(a) He must practice better hiring procedures.
(b) He must work in the boiler room with the lowest paid employees.
(c) He must learn all about the company.
(d) He must go back to college for extra classes.

4. 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) Knowing how to get others to do what you want.
(c) Building self-confidence in others.
(d) Being able to relax.

5. Where does Jack choose to advertise his plant's new plastics?
(a) Internet, TV, and billboards.
(b) Radio, TV, and park benches.
(c) Radio, magazines, and newspapers.
(d) Radio, TV, and billboards.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jack's father encourage him to learn the game of golf?

2. In which year was Jack appointed as CEO?

3. What company does Jack try to buy to increase GE's exposure?

4. How do GE employees take Jack's view on the work environment?

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?

(see the answer key)

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