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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10: Stepping Back.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sam wants to learn more about IBM computers to _________.
(a) Use computer technology just because he likes it.
(b) Be cool.
(c) See what digital technology can do for Wal-Mart.
(d) Be ahead of the competition.

2. Although Sam considers himself a fairly conservative guy, he is a _________ in the world of business.
(a) Conservative.
(b) Liberal.
(c) Oddity.
(d) Maverick.

3. Jack Shewmaker comes into the picture as a potential candidate for ___________.
(a) Upper management.
(b) President.
(c) CEO.
(d) Vice president.

4. Why is Ferold Arend hired?
(a) To improve the technology at Wal-Mart.
(b) To push Wal-Mart into the best distribution center possible.
(c) To be CEO of Wal-Mart.
(d) To take over Sam's position.

5. When the company becomes divided, behind whom do the younger guys line up?
(a) Ron.
(b) Helen.
(c) Bob.
(d) Rob.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sam tell Abe Marks that he does not need their systems?

2. Don is a good example of another one of Sam's top talents. What is this talent?

3. Why does Sam realize he must get a career job and accepts a job from JC Penney?

4. What is significant about Sam's bet regarding being an Eagle Scout?

5. In 1939, he meets Hugh Mattingly who owns _____________.

(see the answer key)

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