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Integrating implicit and explicit personality: Machiavellianism channels implicit aggressiveness into deviant workplace behavior

Purpose Guided by the channeling hypothesis (Winter et al., 1998) which postulates that wishes, desires and goals that stem from implicit personality are directed in behavior through explicit personality traits, we examined the interactive effects of implicit aggressiveness (IA) and Machiavellianism (Mach) on workplace deviance (WD). Design/Methodology/Approach/Intervention We conducted two studies on samples of Croatian employees in which IA was captured by the Conditional Reasoning Test for Aggression (CRT-A) whereas Mach was assessed with questionnaires. In Study 1, we asked a sample of employees (n = 286) to complete the CRT-A and a Mach scale, and collected ratings of WD from their co-workers. In Study 2, another sample (n = 187) completed the CRT-A, another Mach scale, and self-reported about WD. Additionally, in Study 2, we collected self- reports about inclinations toward moral disengagement. Results The results from both studies showed a significant interaction between IA and Mach: the effect of IA on WD was stronger for participants higher on Mach. A moderated mediation analysis indicated that employees who are high both on IA and Mach might be especially inclined to WD due to their readiness to morally disengage from undesirable behavior. Limitations Both studies were conducted in a specific cultural context. Research/Practical Implications Our findings indicate a value of considering both explicit and implicit personality aspects to better understand/predict WD. Originality/Value Our study is among the few that explored the interplay between implicit and explicit personality in determining workplace behavior.

implicit aggressiveness ; Conditional Reasoning Test ; Machiavellianism ; workplace deviance

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