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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17: Running a Successful Company: Ten Rules that Worked for Me.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Sam pretty much fought all of the technological advances?
(a) He does not trust technology.
(b) He does not understand technology.
(c) He wants them to be justified.
(d) He does not like change.

2. Did Sam get into the retail business to make money?
(a) Only at first.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) Somewhat.

3. What does Sam do everywhere he travels?
(a) He has to check out the competition.
(b) He has to visit friends.
(c) He has to promote his business.
(d) He has to fight the competition.

4. Sam has one motto that he repeats frequently in the book and to anyone who will listen to him. What is this motto?
(a) Put the customer first and make sure they are satisfied.
(b) Put your investors first and make sure they are satisfied.
(c) Put your family first and make sure they are satisfied.
(d) Put yourself first and make sure you are satisfied.

5. Initially why does Sam's superior questions whether he is good at retail?
(a) He does not seem interested in retail.
(b) He is frequently late to work and staff meetings.
(c) He cannot sell products well.
(d) Although he can sell, his organization skills are not great.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Sam and Helen involve themselves in pet projects?

2. Are there ups and downs in the Wal-Mart corporation?

3. Sam enlists the help of Charlie Baum, whom he met ______________.

4. By 1974, Wal-Mart has how many stores?

5. Sam's attention to his associates and each manager having a minority share in the business sets the stage for _____.

(see the answer key)

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