<p>Though not specifically named in the study, Pangilinan exemplifies what the more than 1,700 CEOs from 64 countries and 18 industries who were subject of the survey revealed: bosses are opening up, and there's a shift in the top honcho's management style.</p><p>The study "reveals that CEOs are changing the nature of work by adding a powerful dose of openness, transparency and employee empowerment to the command-and-control ethos that has characterized the modern corporation for more than a century," a statement from IBM Philippines said.</p><p>The statement cited the study titled "CEOs Embrace A More Connected Culture," which showed more companies embracing "openness," which the statement defines as "often characterized by a greater use of social media as a key enabler of collaboration and innovation."</p><p>"Openness," it seems, has been adopted as a mantra by companies that, the study noted, outperformed their peers.</p><p><a href="http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/marketing/32825-ibm-study-shows-ceos-liking-social-networking">Keep reading...</a></p>