“Machiavellianism Personality and its Psychological Correlates".

      Аннотация: Machiavellianism attribute underlies the concepts of exploitation and manipulation. The people who have found to be high on Machiavellianism are said to indulge into behaviors that lead to their goal achievement by any means. They are of opinion that ends can justify the means of any task accomplished. Taking this motive further, it means people who are labeled as ‘High Machs’ tend to achieve their goals more than people who are low in this personality attribute. It means High Machs are high achievers in both academic and professional environment. Since these people can manipulate situations in their own benefits, they are found to be highly adaptable to the environment which further helps them to attain their desired goals and objectives. High rate of goal achievement take them to a smooth sailing in both academic and professional environment further strengthening their belief that ends can justify means.

Ключевые слова: leadership styles, Machiavellianism, Sandbagging, counterproductive behaviors, work place.