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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, The People Factory.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which organization started out as a group of elitists but opened its membership and transformed into a group of volunteers?
(a) Boy Scouts of America.
(b) United Way.
(c) Unicef.
(d) Elfun.

3. Why does Jack get frustrated with the plastics inventors?
(a) They demand higher pay.
(b) They don't get excited about innovation.
(c) All they think about his getting their products sold.
(d) They don't understand entrepreneurship.

4. What is Jack's vision for GE?
(a) More medical plastics to save lives.
(b) Success without failure.
(c) Spontaneity and creativity.
(d) Money and more money.

5. What are the 4 E's of GE leadership?
(a) High Energy, ability to Energize others, the Edge to make tough decisions, and the ability to Execute and deliver on promises.
(b) Energy to work a lot, Email skills, E-commerce skills and Experience.
(c) Edgy thinking, Extreme willingness to take risks, Easy to talk to, Everyone likes.
(d) Experience, Extravagance, Excellence, desire to be Elevated to a new level.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack say his book is about?

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

3. What is Jack's title at the new GE plastics plant?

4. What begins Jack's transition phase in Chapter 4?

5. Who is Jack's first professional mentor at GE?

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