Machiavellianism in Health Care Explored: Differences in Aspiring Managers and Patient Care Professionals
Complex economic factors require health care professionals to possess multiple skills. Although controversial, some characteristics associated with Machiavellianism may be needed for the maintenance of organizational solvency. A study was conducted to determine the differences between aspiring health care managers and patient care professionals regarding Machiavellian tendencies. The results of the study indicate a significant mix of Machiavellian traits exists within both groups and that these need to be both cultivated and controlled. Efforts should be made to increase some Machiavellian tendencies such as risk taking an...
Source: The Health Care Manager - October 1, 2014 Category: Health Management Tags: Article Source Type: research
