Continuing from where we left off.
“Reasons for dissatisfaction of subjects: By not punishing those deserving to be punished: By punishing those not deserving to be punished” (7.5.19-26)
In the movie Troy, an officer comes to the General and says, “Sir, the army is under fear that you may punish them”. For this the General adds something very important: “Fear can be constructive if you can manage it well.”
Men are managed by fear of punishment. It is because of the fear of the police, that crime rate is controlled. It is because of the fear of loosing the job that employees become productive. It is only because of the fear of punishment that children are controlled by teachers and parents.
However, managing some one’s fear is an art by itself.
Here are some tips on managing fear:
One naturally commands respect just because of being in a position of power.
Dr Radhakrishnan Pillai is an Indian management thinker, author, and Founder of Atma Darshan and Chanakya Aanvikshiki. Dr Pillai has extensively researched Kautilya’s Arthashastra, the 3rd century BC treatise and incorporated it into modern management.
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