An Interesting Group (Scenario)
Ruba has her hands full. She recently took over managing the technical support group at her company and immediately noticed that her supervisors represent an unusual collection of personalities. She was having a problem understanding them and called the human resource department who referred her to a local psychologist. The psychologist suggested that she do some "low-key" testing. Ruba agreed, as she felt she had no other way of understanding her supervisors. The testing was completed and Ruba reviewed the results of the information.
-Bassam, her assistant manager, seems to always maintain an emotional distance from others and others from him. He is self-described as "pragmatic," and the test indicates that he believes that the "ends justify the means," descriptions that are consistent with characteristics of ________.
A) low cognitive dissonance
B) high self-monitoring
C) low self-esteem
D) high Machiavellianism

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bassam's characteristics of maintaining emotional distance and believing that the "ends justify the means" are consistent with high Machiavellianism, which involves manipulation and a pragmatic, results-oriented approach.