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Research the management skills needed in today’s business environment (such as goal setting, decision making, communications, delegation, technical skills, motivational and leadership skills). Through the analysis of case studies, discuss the role of business leaders who have been recognized for their influence on modern managerial approaches (such as Theory Z’s William Ouchi, General Electric’s Jack Welch, Hewlett-Packard’s Carleton Fiorina, or Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg). Synthesize research to produce a profile of a strong candidate for a business manager, citing specific evidence from text.