“Unfortunately, most organizations in search of innovation seem to be generating as much cynicism as they are new thinking.” – lines 7-10 – (Definitely).

“So it is no surprise when leaders get pounded for preaching innovation without really valuing it.” – lines 27-29 – (Nonetheless).

“If they innovate, the project turns to chaos.” – lines 45-46 – (Although).

“however, what it means is that we need our employees to take complete responsibility to do their jobs…” – lines 59-61 – (moreover).

“Therefore, if you’re a leader, the next time you think about giving a speech or sending out an e-mail calling for your people to innovate,” – lines 91-93 – (Thus).

“...asserting...” (line 4) and denying are synonyms.

“...overstating...” (line 11) and emphasizing express similar ideas.

“...exhorting...” (line 14) and encouraging are antonyms.

“...prospect...” (line 24) and possibility express contradictory ideas.

...thrives...(line 68) can not be substituted by flourishes.

creativity and autonomy are the only characteristics required of business leaders.

employees should be extremely innovative and avoid following the norms for their jobs.

customers request to be attended to by business assistants who follow the politeness principles.

employees should be able to act responsibly and serve their clients appropriately and pleasantly.

people working in the same company should share feelings of harmony and credibility.

point out ways of healing the diseases caused by the recent oil disaster in the U.S.

report on the damage to the fauna caused by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

inform about a conference to evaluate the dangers of oil spills to the health of the population of surrounding areas.

inform that the meeting held in New Orleans to discuss effects of the oil spill was unsuccessful.

complain about the lack of research in university labs on effects of oil spills in the environment.

heart stroke.

food poisoning.

vertiginous sensations.

lung diseases.

skin and eye irritation.

have been recruited to replace the National Guard members.

are subject to several risks in trying to aid in the recovery of the areas affected.

could not be affected by chemical poisoning since this is a risk that only strikes oil workers.

can cooperate in cleaning the area only after they undergo extensive professional training.

should not be part of the rescue force because they can be better employed as lawyers or accountants.

ability.

advice.

certainty.

necessity.

possibility.

“...them.” (line 5) refers to “...advisors...” (line 3).

“which...” (line 24) refers to “discussions...” (line 23).

“Many...” (line 35) refers to “...members...” (line 33).

“They...” (line 40) refers to “...hazards” (line 36).

“...whom...” (line 51) refers to “...ailments,” (line 49).

it is neurologically harmful for the family of workers in oil rigs.

the health risks associated with oil prospection are completely unpredictable.

the damages it causes on the environment are intrinsic to the way oil is being explored.

direct exposure to the chemicals it contains can cause different kinds of health disorders.

all of the risks associated with the oil production are known but are not made public.

in case.

assuming that.

supposing that.

in the event that.

despite the fact that.