"The Art of War" by Sun Tzu

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The paper examines how "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu stresses the need for secrecy in business and how competitors must adapt the competition's strengths and make them their own. The paper makes it clear, however, that this stress upon warfare and secrecy may ultimately be counterproductive for an organization. The paper explains that the organizational model of the future stresses openness and tolerance, rather than cutting down the competition and secrecy.

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"What does an ancient Chinese classic about the nature of a now-obsolete form of warfare have to teach us, in modernity, about how to manage others and navigate the current business environment? A great deal, The Art of War's presence in many business class syllabuses would suggest. Indeed, certain aspects of The Art of War by Sun Tzu seem even more relevant today than in the past. How to combine moral authority with fierceness and tenacity in an increasingly competitive environment is a challenging question faced by many organizations."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Tzu, Sun. The Art of War. Forward by James Clavell. New York: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, 1981.

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