Machiavellianism: Sex Differences in the Profession of Purchasing Management

@article{Chonko1982MachiavellianismSD,
  title={Machiavellianism: Sex Differences in the Profession of Purchasing Management},
  author={Lawrence B. Chonko},
  journal={Psychological Reports},
  year={1982},
  volume={51},
  pages={645 - 646}
}
  • L. Chonko
  • Published 1 October 1982
  • Business
  • Psychological Reports
122 purchasing managers were higher in Machiavellian orientation than most groups previously examined. 24 female purchasing managers were higher in Mach orientation than the 98 male managers. 
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