Question: Please answer the following multiple-choice questions. 1. After extensive steps to remake GM, what information became public that called into question the success of GMs

Please answer the following multiple-choice questions.

1. After extensive steps to remake GM, what information became public that called into question the success of GMs change initiatives?

  • The Bolt needed to be recalled.

  • The Chevrolet Cobalt and Bolt needed to be recalled.

  • The Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac GS5 needed to be recalled

  • The Chevrolet Volt and the Pontiac GS5 needed to be recalled.

  • None of the answers are correct.

2. What restructuring efforts did CEO Richard Wagoner carry out?

  • eliminated dozens of plants

  • eliminated tens of thousands of jobs

  • eliminated hundreds of dealers

  • All of the answers are correct.

  • None of the answers are correct.

3. What did the U.S. government ask from CEO Richard Wagoner in exchange for lending financial support to GM?

  • demotion

  • resignation

  • public apology

  • pledge of corrective action

  • financial penalty of $35 million

4. What happened to GM in July 2009?

  • GM filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

  • GM filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

  • GM was hit with a frivolous lawsuit.

  • GM was asked to issue a public apology for causing injuries and deaths.

  • GM was asked to pay $35 million as a financial penalty.

5. Barra was repositioning GM for profitability. What steps did she take?

  • refocused GM through strategic investments

  • reduced the number of brands to focus innovation efforts

  • invested $500 million in Lyft

  • created Maven, a ride-sharing start-up

  • All of the answers are correct.

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