Arthasasthra by Chanakya is a goldmine of Management thought as it should be applied.
Any Orgnization cannot be individualistic and live in isolation. Its actions should be relative with Mithra (Friend or Ally) and Vairee (Enemy).
Mithra consists of the groups who would come to the support of the organiztion for peace and harmony. Vairees are those who attempt to shatter the Organization.
Both the alleys and enemies could be from within or outside. It should be the duty of the Managmenet to support a Mitra, and successfully manipulate and win over a Vairee.
How do you do this? One needs certain attributes like Cleverness of Speech, Intelligence, Knowledge of Politics, Memory, Ethics and Readiness to provide the resources. And infinite patience.
The concept of Upeksha or Diplomacy is recommended as an useful strategy to be explored, coupled with a pragmatic approach based on the realities of a given situation.
Isn't this what a networked organization is all about?
