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Machiavelli's Advice For Today's Businessman

 

            Niccolo Machiavelli's Advice for Today's Businessman.
             Niccolo Machiavelli was essentially the first political philosopher of the .
             Renaissance, developing a system of business tactics to gain and retain power .
             over any body in which a leader reigns. His tactics are ruthless, merciless and savage, .
             though undoubtedly productive. Machiavelli's advice for business people is a valid .
             source for anyone looking to rise in status even today as his principles have withstood .
             the test of time. With superb admonition for both workers on top or on bottom of the .
             totem-pole, "The Prince" is a must-read for an individual before looking into a corporate .
             profession. .
             Machiavelli was a realist, understanding quite well how humans think and act. By .
             this, he constructed his own system for attaining power. He first thinks that once a ruler is .
             overthrown, the new ruler, or "The Prince", should be the sole authority. Next, all the .
             existing members of the former administration must be marked for death so that there is .
             no chance of them regaining power. Next, concerning the citizens, he believes that it is .
             not wise to trust the citizens because in dismal times they will quickly turn against him, .
             however on the contrary, "The Prince" should not abuse them because in uplifting times .
             they will remain loyal. Machiavelli believes that a separation from the church is a must, .
             as the church's intervening with his monarchy distills an altruism that "The Prince" can .
             not have. Concerning the law enforcement, Machiavelli feels that the "The Prince" should make capital punishment the solitary means of discipline, because eventually a free .
             criminal's exposure amongst the rest of the population will just increase the crime. .
             Finally, Machiavelli feels that being selfish is better than being generous because the .
             generous people of this world are usually the first to be taken advantage of, although "The .
             Prince" must always act as if he is honest and sincere with the individuals underneath .


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