Download or read book The Machiavellian Manager s Handbook for Success written by Lynn F. Gunlicks and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Machiavellian Manager lives by one Code of Ethics: Whatever I can get away with to enhance my career is acceptable. Success is defined by the accumulation of power, prestige, and wealth. The Machiavellian Manager's career is very successful and marked by rapid advancement. Unfortunately, the road to success is paved with the ruined careers of former associates and colleagues. The Machiavellian Manager is amoral and you may be the next victim. In today's "survival of the fittest" business climate, you need to know how to plan and execute a counterattack on the most destructive force in the office: The Machiavellian Manager. You can defend yourself against the lethal tactics of the Machiavellian and succeed honorably with the help of The Machiavellian Manager's Handbook for Success.
Download or read book Management and Machiavelli written by Antony Jay and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Monograph on the necessary abstract and motivational qualifications of managerial personnel for competent business organization and corporation management - includes historical examples. References.
Download or read book Machiavelli on Management written by Gerald R. Griffin and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1991-03-06 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries, Niccolo Machiavelli has been deemed the supreme thinker about survival in the world of politics, but a careful analysis of his writings shows that he was also the ultimate organizational person. He advised the princes of his day to be goal setters, to set reachable objectives, and to let nothing stand in their way in achieving those objectives. In this work, Gerald R. Griffin formulates a contemporary business perspective drawn from Machiavelli's true principles of management, which are as valid and useful today as they were in Machiavelli's time. In so doing, he provides a guidebook for managers and aspiring managers that teaches them about the nature of power and how to use it effectively. Working from the premise that power itself is neutral, and is only made good or bad by the way it is used, Griffin challenges the modern view of participative management as an end in itself. In 26 chapters, he examines a wide variety of management topics and draws upon the wisdom of Machiavelli to provide guidance in using power to deal with these situations. Using pertinent quotations from the philosopher's works, and setting them into a contemporary business context, Griffin directs the reader toward management techniques as recommended by Machiavelli and proved successful over hundreds of years. Among the topics covered are types of organizations; building, maintaining, and losing empires; motivating subordinates; being loved or feared as a manager; and gaining and using a reputation. For each management problem or situation, he thoroughly discusses and focuses on the practical techniques for advancing in any organization. The work also includes a quick reference guide to key Machiavellian ideas as they apply to business and management, as well as a Machiavellian IQ test to measure the reader's Machiavellian tendencies. This book will be an indispensable guide for anyone currently involved or planning to be involved in management, and a useful resource for college courses in business and management. Public and academic libraries will also find it to be a valuable addition to their collections.
Download or read book Machiavellian Management A Chief Executive s Guide written by Malcolm Coxall and published by Malcolm Coxall, Cornelio Books. This book was released on 2012-12-10 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on Machiavelli's "The Prince", this modernisation describes what modern capitalists need to know to be able to get and hold onto corporate power. Following in Machiavelli's steps, this new "chief executive's guide" leads us through all the important skills recommended in acquiring, defending and extending control over your organisation. It deals with many of the subjects which confront the modern executive every day: managing hatred, contempt, and opposition, eliminating your enemies, successful deceit, cruelty, compassion, corporate independence, opportunism, self-reliance, useful management expedients, managing managers and employees, taking and ignoring advice, using influence and the application of brutality. The book seeks to shed some light into the darker corners of the reasoning used by the powerful "corporate princes" of our own generation, in the same way that Machiavelli attempted to enlighten the dark world of power that maintained the ruthless Borgia and Medici families in the 15th century.
Download or read book Ancient Wisdom for Modern Management written by Ralf Lisch and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-08 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Machiavelli lives. 500 years after Niccolò Machiavelli has written 'The Prince', this classic of the mechanisms behind success in management has not lost its relevance. In an intriguing and inspiring interplay of quotes, interpretations and examples, Dr Ralf Lisch develops Machiavelli's most famous work into a practical guide providing Ancient Wisdom for Modern Management. Many have heard about Machiavelli but few have really read and understood him. Ralf Lisch's analysis of ’The Prince’ proves that widespread associations with evil management are a thorough misunderstanding. He has done away with historic ballast and abstains from a moralizing approach that does not do justice to Machiavelli's works. Instead, he lets Machiavelli have his say and provides a positive and pragmatic interpretation of the wisdom of 'The Prince' from a management perspective. It is a fresh approach that combines theoretical analysis with a practical focus. Dealing with a wide range of essential management topics like careers, success, intellect, decision-making, trust, change management, knowledge management, mergers and acquisitions, networking, sustainability, business ethics, working processes and many others, this book proves that the basics of management have hardly changed over half a millennium. Ancient Wisdom for Modern Management is an amazing insight into the essentials of management and a workable guidance to success in daily business. This open-minded and compelling exploration of 'The Prince' combines reading pleasure with a great opportunity to participate in Machiavelli's truly timeless wisdom.
Download or read book The Prince written by Niccolo Machiavelli and published by Wyatt North Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2020-06-03 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written in the 16th century, The Prince remains one of the most influential books on political theory. Its author, Niccolo Machiavelli was an Italian diplomat and political theorist, and is considered the father of modern political thought.
Download or read book MacHiavellian Management written by Malcolm Coxall and published by . This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Machiavellian Management - A chief executive's...
Download or read book Wait I m the Boss written by Peter Economy and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2020-03-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your management mentor in book! This is the go-to guide on making good decisions, helping teams work together, dealing with people problems, and achieving goals when you're newly in charge or looking to brush up on your leadership skills. Wait, I'm the Boss?!? is chock-full of useful information, tips, and checklists that can be used by anyone who aspires to become a skilled manager. While it’s written with the new manager in mind, it can also serve as a useful refresher for any manager, no matter how experienced he or she may be. With this book in their hands, new managers will always know where they are going—no matter where they are. This much-needed, helpful guide explores the fundamental skills that every new manager needs to understand, practice, and master. These fundamental skills include: Building teams and teamwork Creating a fun and effective organizational culture Rewarding and motivating employees Leading organizational change Learning how to hire great employees Coaching and mentoring Delegation Communicating effectively Dealing with layoffs and terminations Whether you’re in your first management position, are an experienced leader, or are hoping for a promotion, Wait, I'm the Boss?!? will be the mentor you need.
Download or read book Crisis Power Sustainability and Ethics It s All Machiavelli and Hidden Goals written by Andreas Eppink and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-06-11 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If we do not understand the dynamics of the Hidden Goals in management and politics, we will never be able to actualise ideals like sustainability and ethics in business beyond the level of lip service, window dressing or a few tokenistic.This book is based on experiences, and deals with Hidden Goals, in particular the Hidden Goal of each leader: Power. Since the author's own findings regarding success and failure of managers were fully confirmed by an excellent observer, Machiavelli, the author has revised his book Il Principe, “The Ruler”, and made a synthesis of his theory of leadership and the concept of Hidden Goals.Last century, economy and politics have been the outcome of a deal between STABILITY and EXPANSION. The last economical crises were proof of the fact that STABILITY had now reached its limits. By consequence, measures and solutions based mainly on exponents of the Hidden Goal STABILITY will lack effect. Few people realise that Western society and therefore western economics were built on measures and measurements or assessments useful in the rather stable society of the last century. Now, new algorithm formulae are needed for the future. In the foreseeable future, all exponents of STABILITY will crumble more and more. The strategies of the actual manager or political leader who does not understand the signs will fail at the end. This book may help managers and politicians to take decisions that suit their own career and that furthermore contribute to sustainability and ethics in business.
Download or read book Machiavelli for Women written by Stacey Vanek Smith and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From the NPR host of The Indicator and correspondent for Planet Money comes an “accessible, funny, clear-eyed, and practical” (Sarah Knight, New York Times bestselling author) guide for how women can apply the principles of 16th-century philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli to their work lives and finally shatter the glass ceiling—perfect for fans of Feminist Fight Club, Lean In, and Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office."--Simonandschuster.com viewed Sept. 21, 2022.
Download or read book Machiavelliana written by Michael Jackson and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Machiavelliana Michael Jackson and Damian Grace offer a comprehensive study of the uses and abuses of Niccolò Machiavelli’s name in society generally and in academic fields distant from his intellectual origins. It assesses the appropriation of Machiavelli in didactic works in management, social psychology, and primatology, scholarly texts in leaderships studies, as well as novels, plays, commercial enterprises, television dramas, operas, rap music, Mach IV scales, children’s books, and more. The book audits, surveys, examines, and evaluates this Machiavelliana against wider claims about Machiavelli. It explains the origins of Machiavelli’s reputation and the spread of his fame as the foundation for the many uses and misuses of his name. They conclude by redressing the most persistent distortions of Machiavelli.
Download or read book Ask a Manager written by Alison Green and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together
Download or read book Principles of General Management written by John L. Colley and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stop! If you have been looking for the one resource for managing a business of any size, this is it. Based on the extensive business experience of five experts, this authoritative guide provides an in-depth look at what every leader must know about managing across departments, functions, divisions, or companies. Drawing on decades of combined experience, John Colley and colleagues detail the wide range of skills, tools, and conceptual understanding as well as the qualities of leadership that a successful general manager must acquire. In an era of specialization and specialists, the authors return due focus to the generalist. No other book so passionately and thoroughly examines the roles and responsibilities of the general manager and the full scope of this distinct, pressure-filled occupation. The authors explore the quantitative and qualitative aspects of the job and discuss how the skilled manager moves an organization from abstract goals to definitive action. For every profit center or plant manager, function head, division president, or CEO, this book is indispensable reading.
Download or read book The Modern Machiavelli written by Anonymous Executive and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-24 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people claim that office politics is a waste of time. That success comes from doing your job. That talent rises by itself. These people are, to put it gently, losers. If you want to succeed, if you want to grow your career beyond entry level, then you need to play the game of office politics. And you need to play it to win. Luckily, this book is here to help you out. There is no discussion of morality, no introspection as to whether office politics is really necessary in the modern workplace. Instead we focus on clear, rational advice so that you can achieve your goals via influencing others. This book is divided into multiple chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of developing and using your political skills. - Chapter 1 introduces the world of office politics and the associated requirements. - Chapter 2 discusses power in the workplace - sources of power, the distinction between formal and informal power, and the chapters you need to read based on your current situation. - Chapter 3 covers the essential skills which are necessary to support any attempt at persuading others or utilising office politics in your plans. - Chapter 4 is devoted to fundamentals and the way they relate to your current situation. It provides hints on decoding your own values, political skill and style, and the organisation which you are a part of. - Chapter 5 looks at initial impressions. It covers the importance of making a competent first impression, tailoring your style to match workplace reputation, and offers hints on fine-tuning external appearance towards professionalism. - Chapter 6 is about creating and maintaining a competent reputation. We look at baseline expectations, moving beyond these, and the surprising benefits you have from being good at meetings. - Chapter 7 involves the art of making and selling good decisions, an essential skill for those who wish to progress upwards in the company. - Chapter 8 is focused on the fundamentals of communication and their impact on office politics - from basic skills and selling ideas through to dealing with or using 'no' and holding tough conversations with others. - Chapter 9 is about managing upwards - to your manager and above. It includes typical manager requirements, dealing with new managers, and a short guide to detecting managerial insanity. - Chapter 10 is all about managing downwards - developing a leadership personality, making the most of your team, taking over a new team, and moving unwanted people on. - Chapter 11 looks at networks. It covers creating, maintaining, and tracking networks for professional development. - Chapter 12 is about influencing others, whether it be picking targets, identifying tradeable currencies, using a suitable strategy, or simply noting typical mistakes newcomers make. - Chapter 13 looks at negotiation. The approach outlined here is as applicable to formal negotiations as it is for quick back-and-forth discussions over a conspiratorial cup of coffee. - Chapter 14 is for when things are going wrong. It examines last-ditch methods for achieving success as well as effective approaches to cover your behind when they inevitably fail. - Chapter 15 is all about moving on. It covers the decision to move onwards, the art of negotiation for your new role, and a set of tell-tale signs that firings and lay-offs are coming in. - Finally Chapter 16 provides a summary of typical political shenanigans which you will encounter and (most likely) try to use on other colleagues. Ready to learn? Then read on.
Download or read book The Dictator s Handbook written by Bruce Bueno de Mesquita and published by Public Affairs. This book was released on 2011-09-27 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the theory of political survival, particularly in cases of dictators and despotic governments, arguing that political leaders seek to stay in power using any means necessary, most commonly by attending to the interests of certain coalitions.
Download or read book The Boss written by Richard W. Hill and published by Pyramid Media Group. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Familiarity with Machiavelli's timeless wisdom can help today's managers to avoid failure and to achieve sustained success.
Download or read book Understanding Leadership written by Robert M McManus and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-04-10 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lao Tzu, Marx, the Buddha, Ibsen, Machiavelli — these are just a few of the world’s great thinkers who have weighed in on the subject of leadership over the centuries. Yet, the contemporary student of leadership often overlooks many of these names in favour of more recent theorists hailing from the social sciences. Understanding Leadership: An Arts and Humanities Perspective takes a different angle, employing the works of the great philosophers, authors and artists found in world civilization and presenting an arts and humanities perspective on the study of leadership. The authors build their conceptual framework using The Five Components of Leadership Model, which recognizes the leader, the followers, the goal, the environmental context, and the cultural values and norms that make up the leadership process. Supporting the text are a wealth of case studies which reflect on works such as Ayn Rand’s novella Anthem, Eugène Delacroix’s painting Liberty Leading the People, Charlie Chaplin’s film Modern Times, Athol Fugard’s play "Master Harold" . . . and the Boys, Lao Tzu’s poetic work Tao Te Ching, and Antonín Dvořák’s New World Symphony. The authors also introduce studies from various world cultures to particularly illustrate the role cultural values and norms play in leadership. This illuminating framework promotes the multidimensional thinking that is necessary for understanding and problem solving in a complex world. Understanding Leadership: An Arts and Humanities Perspective will be a valuable textbook for both undergraduate and postgraduate leadership students, while leadership professionals will also appreciate the book’s unique liberal arts and cultural approach.
