The Comparison of Attributes of Social Intelligence and Machiavellianism in Managerial Work

Abstract

This paper aims to contribute on a theoretical and empirical level to the solution of questions related to the use of social intelligence and Machiavellianism in the management profession, based on the theoretical treatment of the issue. It sets out to specify mutual differences and relationships relating to selected attributes of methodologies used to determine social intelligence and Machiavellianism in the conditions of managerial work. The research sample consisted of 234 participants (131 women) aged 28 to 40 (mean = 28.72; SD = 6.67). The respondents worked in both the private and public sectors in managerial and non-managerial positions. The data from the respondents were obtained by questionnaire methods, processed and analysed by mathematical-statistical methods at the descriptive and inductive statistical level, as well as more advanced statistical methods. The methods provided data on basic sociodemographic characteristics, social intelligence (MESI questionnaires) and Machiavellianism (VYSEDI). The results of the project contribution brought knowledge at the level of theoretical, empirical, as well as in the practical application of the acquired knowledge. Within the established hypotheses, we found statistically significant differences in selected attributes of social intelligence and Machiavellianism within the managers' workplace setting, as well as differences between managers and non-managers. We also identified mutual correlations between selected attributes in relation to age. On the basis of the presented results, findings and knowledge, as well as the summary and refinement of the results for practical applications, it can be concluded that the goal of the contribution has been fulfilled.