48 Laws are great, if you find yourself in a corrupt system such as politics, the mideival ages, or business in a latin american country dealing with their gov't.
Apply these to a company with integrity you'll rot it out. I'd never do business with anyone besides a secure straight shooter. Companies known for integrity and trust have higher stock prices, make more, and their employees are focused on winning not half their time absorbed trying to plot, scheme, and watch their backs.
Not a good book to read and apply if you dont have a grasp for the bigger picture of the world yet.