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Creativity and the Need for Cognitive Closure in the Case of Young, Working Machiavellists

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  • Tomasz Wirga

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Purpose: Studies show a relationship between creativity, the need for cognitive closure, and the level of Machiavellianism in young working people. Design/Methodology/Approach: Creativity was measured using the KANH III (Bernaca et al. 2016) questionnaire , while cognitive closure was measured using the Need for Cognitive Closure Scale (Kossowska et al. 2012) A total of 102 working people were examined (average age M=22.4 years). Findings:The results indicate that working Machiavellians are characterized by conformist behavior, heuristic behavior, and a low need for cognitive closure. However, there is a relationship between Machiavellianism, internal motivation, creative skills, and cognitive independence. This article shows that the level of Machiavellianism is related to, among others, originality, verbal creativity, as well as creative imagination and cognitive activity. Practical Implications: The results obtained may help in the selection of employees and personnel economy. Originality/Value: Machiavellians are commonly considered to be people who do not bring measurable profits to the economy of companies. This article shows that Machiavellians can be valuable employees who not only cope well in difficult situations, but also are a valuable asset to the company's economy.

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  • Tomasz Wirga, 2024. "Creativity and the Need for Cognitive Closure in the Case of Young, Working Machiavellists," European Research Studies Journal, European Research Studies Journal, vol. 0(4), pages 805-815.
    • Handle: RePEc:ers:journl:v:xxvii:y:2024:i:4:p:805-815
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    Keywords

    Creativity; need for cognitive closure; work; Machiavellianism.;
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    JEL classification:

    • M5 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Personnel Economics
    • J01 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - General - - - Labor Economics: General
    • Z1 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics

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