The New Machiavelli: The Art of Politics in Business
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Modern business insights meet Machiavellian strategies.
If you see your office as a strategic battlefield, "The New Machiavelli" might become your handbook for navigating the corporate jungle. McAlpine transmutes centuries-old wisdom into modern contexts, perfect for those aiming to understand and maneuver the dynamics of business politics with a discerning, perhaps slightly cunning, eye. It's for readers who appreciate a blend of historical savvy with contemporary corporate tales.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
The New Machiavelli: The Art of Politics in Business
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ISBN: 9780471295648
Authors:
Alistair McAlpine
Publisher: Wiley
Date of Publication: 1998-09-22
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.64
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Modern business insights meet Machiavellian strategies.
If you see your office as a strategic battlefield, "The New Machiavelli" might become your handbook for navigating the corporate jungle. McAlpine transmutes centuries-old wisdom into modern contexts, perfect for those aiming to understand and maneuver the dynamics of business politics with a discerning, perhaps slightly cunning, eye. It's for readers who appreciate a blend of historical savvy with contemporary corporate tales.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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