Document Type
Editorial
Publication Date
8-2017
Publication Title
Technology Innovation Management Review
Volume
7
Issue
8
Pages
40-47
Abstract
When we think of Machiavellian conduct in technology companies, we think of cut-throat, cunning, behaviour. Cut-throat competition in technological innovations can be the barrier to market entry (Lee, 2014). The lean philosophy is that managers and leaders are to strive for the efficient and effective use of resources in order to overcome this barrier and gain competitive advantage. In order for there to be cut throats, there have to be cut-throat technology innovation leaders and managers. What the lean philosophy lacks is guidance on how to achieve an efficient and effective use of resources in a cut-throat competitive environment. The challenges posed by that type of environment do not go away and cannot be swept under the rug.
ORCID
0000-0001-9596-1258 (Hamilton)
Original Publication Citation
Hamilton, C. (2017). Q&A. Does Machiavelli's The Prince have relevant lessons for modern high-tech managers and leaders? Technology Innovation Management Review, 7(8), 40-47.
Repository Citation
Hamilton, Clovia, "Does Machiavelli's The Prince Have Relevant Lessons for Modern High-Tech Managers and Leaders?" (2017). Management Faculty Publications. 12.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/management_fac_pubs/12
Comments
Open access under a Creative Commons unported 3.0 license.