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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 26, "New Guy".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who blows up one of GE's factories?
(a) Drickerson.
(b) Jack.
(c) Coplan.
(d) Gutoff.

2. What does Jack decide is the best way to differentiate GE from Japanese companies?
(a) He promotes GE as the employer of choice for women.
(b) He appoints Anne Abaya to be head of the company's human resources in Japan.
(c) All the answers are correct.
(d) He pays a senior female employee who speaks Japanese to be in an ad campaign.

3. To what is part of GE's annual $50 billion in goods and services transferred?
(a) Online auctions.
(b) Website production.
(c) Medical services.
(d) Lighting development.

4. What is Jack's "Vitality Curve"?
(a) An employee evaluation system.
(b) A cool gym added to each factory.
(c) An energy supplement Jack uses.
(d) A pitch used by Jack at company softball games.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In GE's Internet business, what is the new role of salespeople?

2. How does investment banker Joseph Jett rip off the company?

3. Who co-wrote the book that blames Jack for the broadcast company's failure?

4. What does the learning/training curriculum show its participants?

5. Who is the judge in hearings related to GE's purchase of the company that complements GE in various areas?

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