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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 that honesty and single agendas build?

2. Who was ranked as the Number 1 CEO golfer by Golf Digest?

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

4. To what does Jack credit the success of GE Capital?

5. When does the list of candidates for Jack's successor narrow to the final three?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the rankings of GE's television stations CNBC, MSNBC and NBC in 2001. Why is NBC's ranking important?

2. How does Jack learn to play golf and why is the sport important to him?

3. As Jack reflects on his GE career, what qualities does he consider to be successful in business?

4. What are Jack's predictions about business with China?

5. Who is Jack's successor and where is he introduced?

6. Discuss how GE enters the medical ultrasound field in 2000.

7. Briefly explain how Jack decides to compete with the Japanese.

8. Briefly explain why the Honeywell deal falls through and which organization is responsible.

9. Briefly discuss how GE redefines its airplane services in 1995.

10. What does Jack tell General Electric employees in his final farewell address to them?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A main character in a work of fiction has both good and bad qualities, giving the character dimension. In nonfiction, the main character is known as the subject. Jack is the subject of his own book. What are Jack's bad qualities? Support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss in detail Jack's concept of "Boundaryless" behavior.

Essay Topic 3

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

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