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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Jack's successor introduced?

2. When Jack reflects on things that worked for him as CEO, what tops his list?

3. According to Jack, what is growing services all about?

4. What plays an important role in growing GE's services?

5. How long does it take GE to build the number 1 ultrasound imaging technology?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is GE's first attempt at globalization in India and what is the outcome?

2. What are Jack's predictions about business with China?

3. Discuss the rankings of GE's television stations CNBC, MSNBC and NBC in 2001. Why is NBC's ranking important?

4. Briefly discuss how GE redefines its airplane services in 1995.

5. Who is Jack's successor and where is he introduced?

6. Why does GE pass up opportunities to acquire high-tech companies in the late 1990s?

7. Discuss GE's charge of PCB contamination and its result.

8. Discuss the importance of "Black Belts" and "Green Belts" in the GE corporate climate.

9. How do the services offered by GE Capital change from the 1970s to the 1990s?

10. Briefly discuss how globalization affects GE's development and American facilities.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define cause and effect. Discuss the importance of cause and effect in this book.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the use of propaganda in nonfiction. Discuss any possible propaganda in this book.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss in detail Jack's concept of "Boundaryless" behavior.

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