An Interesting Group
Robin had her hands full.She had recently taken over managing the technical support group at her company and immediately noticed that her supervisors represented a collection of personalities like she had never seen before.She was having a problem understanding them and called the human resource department who referred her to a local psychologist.The psychologist suggested that there be some 'low-key' testing completed.Robin agreed, as she felt she had to have some understanding of her supervisors soon or she would go nuts! The testing was completed and Robin reviewed the results of the information.
-Refer to An Interesting Group (Scenario).Peter, her assistant manager, seemed to always maintain an emotional distance from others - and others from him.He is self-described as 'pragmatic' and the tests indicate that he believes that the 'ends justify the means,' descriptions that are consistent with characteristics of ________.
A)high self-monitoring
B)low self-esteem
C)high Machiavellianism
D)high risk taking
E)low cognitive dissonance

Question

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The characteristics described for Peter - maintaining emotional distance, believing that the ends justify the means - are consistent with high Machiavellianism, which is a personality trait characterized by manipulation, exploitation of others for personal gain, and a willingness to use deception and dishonesty to achieve one's goals.

An Interesting Group Robin Had Her Hands Full.She Had Recently Taken Over Managing