Bella is in line for a promotion. Andy told Bella that she would get the promotion even though he knew that he was giving it to Ryan. Andy wanted Bella to think that he appreciated her and therefore manipulated her into staying with the company. By telling her that the promotion was out of his control, he felt she would stay. Andy has displayed ______.
A) high levels of risk-taking propensity
B) high levels of Machiavellianism
C) high levels of Type B orientation
D) low levels of Type C orientation

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Andy's behavior is indicative of high levels of Machiavellianism, which involves manipulation and deceit to achieve one's goals, as shown by his misleading Bella to keep her at the company.

Bella Is in Line for a Promotion