Timothy thinks nothing of berating his staff in order to get them to meet deadline; when his staff meet the deadlines, it confirms to Timothy that he is right to behave this way. Timothy's personality likely includes
A)Machiavellianism.
B)perception.
C)agreeableness.
D)extraversion.
E)emotional intelligence.

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Timothy's behavior of berating his staff to meet deadlines is characteristic of Machiavellianism, which refers to a personality trait where a person is manipulative, lacks empathy, and focuses on their own self-interest. Timothy's behavior suggests that he is willing to manipulate and mistreat his staff to achieve his own goals, indicating a Machiavellian personality.

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