Methods of Managing People: 16 Supreme Tactics for Controlling Subordinates in Ancient China

Author: Sima Kuan
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Managing people is both an art and a means, as explained in many political books. To delve deeper into its principles, managing people is an extremely complex matter. Because human hearts differ, the methods also vary. When it comes to managing people, one might ask: What constitutes high-level methods of management? It is highly necessary to examine the methods, techniques, and strategies used by ancient Chinese emperors in managing people from the perspective of the study of management, and to draw lessons from the past for the present. It is evident that managing people has never been a trivial matter in any dynasty; it is a matter related to "major interests." Those who excel in managing people are also adept at planning and utilizing talent. This book focuses on the methods of managing people used by ancient Chinese emperors, providing a comprehensive analysis, using specific cases to represent broader issues, summarizing successes and failures, and offering insights for future generations.