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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Dealing with Reality and "Superficial Congeniality".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who greatly influences Jack's work ethic and fondness of current events?
(a) His minister.
(b) His father.
(c) His mother.
(d) His coach.

2. What does Jack call the phenomenon when usually strong, self-confident managers panic and lose confidence?
(a) The Management Circle.
(b) The R&D Report.
(c) Six Sigma.
(d) The GE Vortex.

3. Where does Jack move to when he's promoted as one of five sector executives?
(a) Fairfield.
(b) Fairton.
(c) Fairbanks.
(d) Fairchild.

4. Who instills management beliefs in Jack that include both competing and facing reality?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) His coach.
(d) His grandfather.

5. Which organization started out as a group of elitists but opened its membership and transformed into a group of volunteers?
(a) United Way.
(b) Elfun.
(c) Unicef.
(d) Boy Scouts of America.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who blows up one of GE's factories?

2. Where does Jack choose to advertise his plant's new plastics?

3. Which of the following is not a job held by young Jack?

4. How long does it take Jack and his team to find a solution to their new plastics product?

5. What kind of employees does Jack want at GE?

(see the answer key)

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