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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. Which investments does Jack find himself explaining and quite often defending?
(a) Hardware investments.
(b) Hard-hat construction investments.
(c) Soft value of excellence investments.
(d) Software investments.

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

3. During his high school years, who teaches Jack the value of competition?
(a) His mother.
(b) His coach.
(c) His father.
(d) His minister.

4. What does Jack cut with the help of his CFO?
(a) Extra money spent for family insurance benefits.
(b) Lots of factory jobs.
(c) Bureaucracy and non-essential internal data.
(d) Lots of health care expenses.

5. What nickname does the media pin on Jack?
(a) Neuron Jack.
(b) Neutron Jack.
(c) Jimmy Neutron.
(d) Jackie Neutron.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jack choose to build fitness centers in some facilities?

2. What does Jack learn from GE veterans about the company's routine employee appraisals?

3. What is the response of Jack's boss when Jack complains about his first pay raise?

4. Why is Jack dissatisfied with his first raise?

5. Which company's restructuring is prefaced by government bailout and public struggle to avoid bankruptcy?

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