| Acknowledgements |
vii |
| Preface |
ix |
| Foreword |
xiii |
| Introduction |
1 |
| The Thirukural and I
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11 |
| Applying the Thirukural
Today |
29 |
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MANAGEMENT
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| Overview |
33 |
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| Planning |
45 |
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Planning a venture: Aspects
considered essential |
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Planning as contemplated in
the Thirukural |
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Deliberation before
action |
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Judgement of strength |
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Choosing the appropriate time |
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Judgement of place |
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| Organising |
67 |
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Choosing the right
people |
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Chief executive officer (CEO) |
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Chief operating officer (COO)
and vice presidents (ministers) |
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Selection of people for other
positions |
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| Conduct of Affairs |
93 |
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Key aspects |
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Supplementary aspects relating
to conduct of affairs |
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| Control |
105 |
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Management information system |
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The service of intelligence |
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LEADERSHIP
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| Overview |
111 |
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| Personality Traits of a Leader
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119 |
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Qualifications of a leader (prince) |
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Learning and listening |
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Understanding |
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Abstention from sloth |
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Self-control |
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Ability to handle defeat |
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Abstaining from anger |
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| Communication Skills |
137 |
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Eloquence |
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Inferring body language |
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Judging one's audience |
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| Credibility |
149 |
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Consistency raises credibility |
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Trust - hard-won but easily
lost |
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Living the values |
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Truthfulness |
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Mercy earns loyalty |
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| Reinforcing Important Kurals
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157 |
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| References |
161 |
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