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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. What is Jack's title at the new GE plastics plant?
(a) Publicity Director.
(b) General Manager.
(c) Human Resources Director.
(d) President and CEO.

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

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

4. How does Jack learn about current events as a child?
(a) By reading papers passengers left on his father's train.
(b) By walking several miles to the closest library.
(c) By reading comic books.
(d) By watching them on TV.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jack's vision for GE?

2. What kind of environment does Jack say is best for making necessary changes and modernizing the company?

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

4. Why is Jack dissatisfied with his first raise?

5. What does Jack learn he must do in order to succeed at GE?

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