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Discuss the importance of the following quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald as it relates to strategy formation:

"The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold opposed ideas in the mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function."

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The expert discusses the importance of the following quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald as it relates to strategy formation are examined.

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First off, let me just say that F. Scott Fitzgerald always has very profound quotes. In this quote, it signifies that managers and leaders are constantly thinking of new ways of doing things and ways to share ideas to improve an organization. The "test" signifies that although a manager's thoughts are intelligent, the manager is intelligent to think things through and to see the positive and negative impacts ...

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