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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. What was the single biggest obstacle facing the television station now owned by GE?
(a) The spread of HDTV.
(b) The spread of reality show popularity.
(c) The spread of satellite TV.
(d) The spread of cable TV.

2. What does Jack say that honesty and single agendas build?
(a) Better relationships.
(b) Mutiny.
(c) A boring work environment.
(d) Trouble to the bank account.

3. Where is Jack's successor introduced?
(a) In expensive primetime advertising on ABC.
(b) At an economic briefing hosted by president-elect George W. Bush.
(c) At the company picnic.
(d) In a highly televised press conference.

4. What is unique about the GE learning/training facility's curriculum?
(a) It uses real GE issues instead of case studies from other companies.
(b) It is studied online.
(c) It is derived by Jack himself.
(d) It is set by the Department of Education.

5. How long does it take GE to build the number 1 ultrasound imaging technology?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Four years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Five years.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 13, when does GE deadline its goal to become a $100 billion company with $10 billion in profits?

2. What, according to Jack, is GE's core competency?

3. Which India-based company becomes a GE partner in developing low-end, low-cost medical systems products?

4. What does Jack decide is the best way to differentiate GE from Japanese companies?

5. What kind of acquisitions does Jack pass up in the late 1990s?

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