Concept of management in arthashastra 2

1. Arthashastra & Modern
Management Strategies

2. Introduction
• • Arthashastra is an ancient Indian treatise on
statecraft, economy, and military strategy.
• • Written by Chanakya (Kautilya) in the 4th
century BCE.
• • Contains principles that apply to modern
business, leadership, and governance.

3. Key Principles of Management
• • Strategic Leadership & Planning
• • Human Resource & Organizational
Management
• • Economic & Financial Policies
• • Diplomacy & Conflict Resolution
• • Crisis Management & Decision-Making

4. Leadership & Strategy - A CEO’s
Perspective
• • The King (Ruler) as the CEO of a Kingdom.
• • Surrounding oneself with knowledgeable
ministers (Advisors).
• • Balancing ethics and power in decision-
making.
• • Example: Tim Cook’s leadership at Apple.

5. Human Resource & Organizational
Policies
• • Selecting the right people for the right roles.
• • Rewarding merit and removing inefficiency.
• • Ensuring employee loyalty through
incentives and discipline.
• • Example: Google's talent acquisition
strategy.

6. Economic & Financial Management
• • Revenue generation through smart taxation.
• • Investing in long-term infrastructure
projects.
• • Balancing wealth distribution for stability.
• • Example: India’s economic policies inspired
by Arthashastra.

7. Diplomacy & Business Negotiations
• • Six strategic diplomatic approaches (Sama,
Dana, Bheda, Danda, Sandhi, Yuddha).
• • Using intelligence over brute force to solve
conflicts.
• • Modern applications: Trade negotiations,
corporate mergers.

8. Modern Business Applications
• • Corporate Leadership: Decision-making
strategies.
• • Public Administration: Governance models.
• • Crisis Handling: Managing global
competition.
• • Example: Tata Group’s global expansion.

9. Conclusion
• • Ancient wisdom remains relevant in modern
management.
• • Leadership, strategy, finance, and diplomacy
shape successful organizations.
• • Applying Arthashastra's lessons ensures
sustainable growth.
• • Thank You!