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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. Who replaces Jack as CEO of General Electric?
(a) Jeff Immelt.
(b) Roy Johnson.
(c) Harry Drickman.
(d) Reg Jones.

2. When does Jack get his first pay raise at GE?
(a) After six months.
(b) After demanding it.
(c) After complaining.
(d) After one year.

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

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

5. What do young Jack and his friends do to earn a little spare change?
(a) Sweep sidewalks.
(b) Collect bottles to exchange them for the deposit.
(c) Mow lawns.
(d) Sing on the street corner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack say he learned the hard way about hiring employees with academic pedigrees?

2. Who submits his resignation immediately after the announcement that Jack has been named CEO?

3. What is Jack's highest level of education when he begins working at GE?

4. During his high school years, who teaches Jack the value of competition?

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

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