I think that the points made by Machiavelli were really interesting. The best decisions you can make while in power, are the ones that keep you in power. I never thought about decisiopn making in that way before. I always looked at decision making as right and wrong or good or bad. But when i looked at decisionmaking that way it was by looking at the effect on the greater good. I think there have been a lot of rulers that have taken Machiavelli's point of view and havce stayed in power. Most of them are viewed as evil though. For example look at Stalin, he shot down all opposition which kept him in power. He suppressed his people.
I don't think the head of a company can go to the same lengths as Stalin. However, the head of a company can cut down the competition for his job quite easily. I think Machyiavelli's view at making decisions while in power is interesting but I don't think it's right.
I agree, I don't think it is right. A lot of the time if you are only looking out for yourself and what will keep you in power, you're not doing something good because you're being selfish. Obviously, you are not doing your job for the right reasons then because you aren't looking out for other people you are above or ruling over. I thought it was a very interesting way of looking at decision making though because I never thought about it like that either.
ReplyDeleteI think Machiavelli style of leadership only works for a short time. Take for instance Libya and Gaddafi. He was only able to keep power for a short time.
ReplyDeleteI also agree. I feel that if one follows Machiavelli’s leadership style will find that he or she is not well-liked by his or her colleagues. I think an executive who follows Lincoln's leadership style will find themselves more accepted among colleagues, while also accomplishing what they need to. Since the executive will be making decisions based on the interests of those he represents, I feel that his or her personal interests will also be satisfied if they can successfully represent the interests of others.
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