The paradox of Machiavellianism: Machiavellianism may make for productive sales but poor management reviews

Journal of Business Ethics

Volumn 20, Issue 3, 1999, Pages 197-205

  Ricks, James ^a,b,c,d   Fraedrich, John ^a  

^a SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN   (United States)

^d Southern Illinois University ^*  (United States)

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EID: 0033164463     PISSN: 01674544     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1005956311600     Document Type: Review

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