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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Swimming in a Bigger Pond.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which non-labor department does Jack expand at his plastics facility in the 1970s?
(a) Mail Room.
(b) Catering.
(c) Construction.
(d) Marketing.

3. Who is Jack's first professional mentor at GE?
(a) Dr. Harry Drickman.
(b) Burt Coplan.
(c) Lee Iacocca.
(d) Dr. Dan Fox.

4. Jack says it is important for managers to know when...
(a) To hold them and when to fold them.
(b) To hug and when to kick.
(c) To quit and when to fire.
(d) To walk away and know when to run.

5. How does Jack lose his college scholarship funded by the country club?
(a) He insults a club member.
(b) He breaks a window with a golf club.
(c) He flirts with a member's wife.
(d) He shows up for work drunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jack learn about current events as a child?

2. How old is Jack when he is promoted to a vice president for GE?

3. Who does Jack succeed as CEO of General Electric?

4. Who replaces Jack as CEO of General Electric?

5. What inspires Jack to pursue his Ph.D.?

(see the answer key)

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