{"product_id":"the-mafia-manager-a-guide-to-the-corporate-machiavelli-9780312155742","title":"The Mafia Manager: A Guide to the Corporate Machiavelli","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpanded from \u003ci\u003ePlayboy \u003c\/i\u003emagazine's \"Axioms of the Mafia Manager\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe world's oldest and best-organized conglomerate now reveals management techniques everyone can use. Unlike other guides to business, \u003ci\u003eThe Mafia Manager \u003c\/i\u003eshuns 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: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-\"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.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-\"Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-\"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?'\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-\"If you must lie, be brief.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e V.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e St. Martin's Griffin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/15\/1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 5.00w x 0.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780312155742\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eV., \u003c\/b\u003ea capo of distinguished fame, keeps several residences around the world. His present location is a guarded secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"V. \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47598649409693,"sku":"9780312155742","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_dcdebf57-d798-474e-bdd3-d13d103bda2b.jpg?v=1769517164","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-mafia-manager-a-guide-to-the-corporate-machiavelli-9780312155742","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}