but he can work with other people to get better options in order to score. Think of a leaders of a country the same way‚ he ultimately controls what goes on‚ but he can work with other people so they have a say as well. In The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli he says‚ “A prince ought to inspire fear in such a way that‚ if he does not win love‚ he avoids hatred; because he can endure very well being feared whilst he is not hated”. Niccolo explains how while fear might be better you don’t want to have
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that’s in their‚ and their organization’s‚ best interests. But more than two decades of research confirms that‚ in reality‚ most of them fall woefully short of our inflated self-perception. This article explores four related sources of unintentional unethical decision making: 1. Implicit Prejudice: Bias that emerges from unconscious beliefs Most fair-minded people strive to judge others according to their merits. What makes implicit prejudice so common and persistent is that it is rooted in the
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Cited: 1. Havel‚ Vaclav. "The Divine Revolution" McGraw-Hill Reader. Gilbert H Muller‚ Ed. Boston McGraw-Hill‚ 2000 (337-341) 2. Machiavelli‚ Niccolo. "The Circle of Governments" McGraw-Hill Reader. Gilbert H. Muller‚ Ed. Boston McGraw-Hill‚ 2000 (230-233) 3. Muller‚ Gilbert H. Ed. The McGraw-Hill Reader Boston. McGraw-Hill‚ 2000 4. Will‚ George. "Straight Line to Calamity" McGraw-Hill
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both cases the goal is the same. Only the method of achieving it is different. The proverb‚ a very disputable one‚ means that if the goal is good the methods adopted for achieving it do not matter. It can be good or bad. The Florentine statesman‚ Machiavelli‚ in his book THE PRINCE advocated this doctrine. According to him‚ it is justifiable to go to any extent for achieving a good cause. It may be necessary to use violence sometimes. It will be harmful to some people. But all that can be justified
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Ethical Business Practices in Purchasing and Supply Management Ethical Business Practices in Purchasing and Supply Management “The best and most successful organisations recognise that they will only prosper in the long term if they satisfy the aspirations of their stakeholders; including customers‚ suppliers‚ employees‚ local communities‚ investors‚ governments‚ public interest and environment groups. ” “To satisfy this intense scrutiny and the demands for greater accountability in society
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Accordingly‚ in their pieces of literature‚ The Tao-te Ching and The Qualities of the Prince‚ Lao-tzu and Machiavelli have sought to convey a more complete and concrete understanding of their respective definitions and duties of a ruler (leadership). The theme of political leaders and their intricate relationship with society indeed validate itself within both texts. However‚ both Lao-tzu and Machiavelli approach this issue from almost entirely opposite positions‚ though sharing minute similarities. Lao-tzu
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process and how we differentiate between what is good or bad‚ and contemplating cause and effect. Machiavelli‚ Locke‚ and Marx all have different conceptions of human nature‚ which has led to a variation of conclusions regarding the political structures of society. Some of their ideas still have resonance today‚ which goes to show how much of an impact their theories have in regard to human nature. Machiavelli is a Christian‚ and his religion shaped a lot of his opinions on civilization. He believes that
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character‚ Macbeth‚ can be compared in many was to a Machiavellian prince. Macbeth’s ambition to be king and his desire for power are the basis of Machiavelli’s ideas‚ but when examined more closely we find many flaws in Macbeth’s character that Machiavelli warns will be destructive. Although Macbeth has many Machiavellian characteristics‚ Macbeth’s rise to power without true "fortune" or "virtue" leads him to his downfall. The character of Macbeth is a classic example of a Shakespearean tragic
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and a few famous battles are referenced within the book’s many chapters. Although it is unclear whether the book was to be taken seriously or it is a work of satire is unclear‚ the excessive and flowery praise of Loronzo De’Medici‚ whose family Machiavelli fought against on more than one occasion‚ leads the reader to the latter mind set. Although there are many historians who believe that The Prince is a “job application of sorts”1 meant to endear himself to the powerful family. “And although I deem
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Unethical Police Operations When a Police Officer abuses his authority‚ it is called police misconduct. Police misconduct is a broad term used to describe police corruption and police brutality which include violations of state and federal laws‚ the violation of an individual’s constitutional rights‚ the abuse of police authority for personal gain‚ excessive force‚ false arrest and imprisonment‚ malicious prosecution‚ and wrongful death. Police misconduct can often lead to the miscarriage of justice
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