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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Neutron Years.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following is not a job held by young Jack?
(a) Theater janitor.
(b) Mail carrier.
(c) Shoe salesman.
(d) Newspaper carrier.

3. When does Jack get his first pay raise at GE?
(a) After demanding it.
(b) After one year.
(c) After complaining.
(d) After six months.

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?
(a) The company's investments abroad.
(b) The company's expenditures.
(c) The company's investments in internship programs.
(d) The person he is.

5. Which company's restructuring is prefaced by government bailout and public struggle to avoid bankruptcy?
(a) Ford.
(b) Bell Telephone.
(c) Chrysler.
(d) GE.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Jack illustrate his "No. 1 or No. 2, Fix, Sell or Close" strategy?

3. What does Jack call the phenomenon when usually strong, self-confident managers panic and lose confidence?

4. Who blows up one of GE's factories?

5. Where does Jack choose to advertise his plant's new plastics?

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