Most people associate Machiavelli with a devious, twisted mind when he was actually simply a pragmatic. He is labeled as an amoral guy since he admits that violent or cunning methods are sometimes useful.
Also, as an software contractor, his thesis on private forces/ paid forces is quite enlightening.
Re:Ways to Minimize Employee Retention
by civilian on Wednesday September 24, 2014 @02:54PM
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Link for reference: http://www.bartleby.com/36/1/13.html
Niccolo Machiavelli "The Prince"