Niccolò Machiavelli's "The Prince"
This is a classic work about strategy and its usefulness. As you skim this text, think about how the author discusses one's ability to control their own destiny. Compare this to the idea of fate and consider how other cultures may approach that idea in the strategic management process. Lastly, analyze the concept of "the ends justifying the means". How does this relate to your own idea of ethics?
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