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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. Who submits his resignation immediately after the announcement that Jack has been named CEO?
(a) Paolo Fresco.
(b) Roy Johnson.
(c) Bill Druckerman.
(d) Reg Jones.

2. What does Jack give GE managers for empowerment?
(a) Delegated authority.
(b) Less work.
(c) More responsibilities.
(d) A worry stone.

3. Which electrical insulator is deemed a hazardous material by the EPA?
(a) BCBs.
(b) PYTs.
(c) PCPs.
(d) BBCs.

4. Which two new-hires become important advisers to Jack for the remainder of his career with the company?
(a) Bud and Lou.
(b) Art and Paul.
(c) Dennis and Bob.
(d) Bill and Ted.

5. What is the response of Jack's boss when Jack complains about his first pay raise?
(a) He is not sympathetic.
(b) He agrees and gives Jack more money.
(c) He gets furious and fires him.
(d) He agrees and gives Jack a title, but not more money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the accepted business philosophy of the 1980s?

2. What does Jack say is the only realistic form of job security?

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

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

5. How does Jack describe himself in Chapter 4 when he becomes a businessman?

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