| The Mafia Manager: A Guide to the Corporate Machiavelli Contributor(s): V. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0312155743 ISBN-13: 9780312155742 Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin OUR PRICE: $12.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1997 Annotation: The world's oldest and best-organized conglomerate reveals management techniques everyone can use. Unlike other guides to business, this book shuns theoretical verbiage to present the philosophy of leadership that founded and captained "The Silent Empire" through centuries of expansion and success. The plans of action and gems of counsel contained herein are neither violent nor criminal; rather, they reflect a penetrating understanding of the dynamics of human nature. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Management Science - Business & Economics | Management - General |
| Dewey: 658 |
| Series: Thomas Dunne Book S |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 5" W x 7.9" (0.35 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The world's oldest and best-organized conglomerate now reveals management techniques everyone can use. Unlike other guides to business, The Mafia Manager shuns theoretical verbiage to present the philosophy of leadership that founded and captained The Silent Empire through centuries of expansion and success. Some sample pearls of wisdom: -Be sure you understand what your boss has ordered before you act on his command. What if you whack the wrong guy, or bomb the wrong joint...Learn the art of asking questions. -Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer. -Don't become involved in any office political battle without first asking yourself, 'What's in it for me?' and then 'What's in it for them?' -If you must lie, be brief. |
Contributor Bio(s): V.: - V., a capo of distinguished fame, keeps several residences around the world. His present location is a guarded secret. |