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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack say he learned the hard way about hiring employees with academic pedigrees?

2. During which holiday is Jack's replacement named?

3. What is Jack's vision for GE?

4. What does Jack say his book is about?

5. What are the 4 E's of GE leadership?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is unique about GE's Crotonville training facility?

2. When faced with the real world of bad business, what is Jack's plan of attack?

3. How does Jack's mother influence his management style?

4. Why is Jack disgruntled with his first $1,000 raise at GE?

5. Briefly outline the trade between GE and a French government-owned electronics company and its benefit to GE.

6. Why does Jack want out of the semiconductor business?

7. Why does Jack promote selling the GE Housewares division?

8. What is a "Work-Out" and what is its role in GE?

9. Why does Jack construct gyms in company facilities?

10. What basic ideas does Jack say he hopes his book will communicate?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss discipline as a theme in Jack: Straight from the Gut.

Essay Topic 2

What is the importance of layout in nonfiction? Discuss six elements or functions the layout should address. Discuss the layout of this book.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the importance of objective writing to nonfiction. Is Jack: Straight from the Gut objectively written? Support your answer with examples from the book.

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