Measuring Machiavellianism
Directions: In the space next to each item, put a number that characterizes your own feelings about statement. If you disagree strongly, put 1; if you disagree, put 2; if neither agree nor disagree, put 3; if you agree, put 4; if you strongly agree, put 5.
_ 1. The best way to handle people is telling them what they want to hear.
_2. When you ask someone to do something for you, it is best to give the real reasons for wanting it rather than giving reasons that might carry more weight.
_3. Anyone who completely trusts anyone else is asking for trouble
_4. It is hard to get ahead without cutting corners and bending the rules.
_5. It is safest to assure that all people have a vicious streak – and that it will come out when given a chance.
_6. It is never right to lie someone else.
_7. Most people are basically good and kind.
_8. Most people work hard only when they are forced to do so.
Scoring: Add your responses to items 1,3,4,5 and 8. To this number add the sum of 2, 6, and 7, after scoring them in reverse (If you responded with a 5, add 1 point; if you responded with a 4, add 2 points; if you responded with a 3, add 3 points; if you responded with a 2, add 4 points; if you responded with a 1, add 5 points) Then, add you scores. The higher your score, the more Machiavellian you tend to be.
The Big Five Dimension of Personality
Directions: Indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each item by putting a number in the space beside it. Put 5 if you agree strongly; put 4 if you agree; put 3 if you neither agree nor disagree; 2 if you disagree; 1 if you disagree strongly.
Conscientiousness:
___I keep my room neat and clean.
___People generally find me to be extremely reliable.
Extraversion:
___ I like lots of excitement in my life.
___ I am usually very cheerful.
