Changes in academic requirements are critical for the survival of business schools, because if managers are not learning proper communication skills, they may seek other forms of learning other than at higher institutions of learning. ... A paradigm shift has taken place in industry from traditional thinking to a more modern thinking regarding innovation and creativity in the workplace. ... Work competencies consist of strategic thinking and implementing, effective planning and organizing, effective decision-making processing, and problem solving and analyzing capability. ...

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In addition, he has strong-held beliefs and values, and likes to stimulate thinking that fosters innovative solutions to problems, thereby generating high degrees of follower confidence, trust, a vision to work, a sense of pride and admiration (Bass, 1997; Bass & Avolio). ... Using intellectually stimulating behavior, such as seeking differing perspectives, suggesting new ways of how to look at problems and encouraging non-traditional thinking, may promote functional, task-oriented conflict within the team. ...

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