Ethical Decisions and the Conscientious Machiavellian: Context-Specific Predictions Based on Dark Personalities

This research used a multi-faceted approach to investigating personality as a predictor of ethical decision making. Big Five traits were measured in conjunction with Honesty-Humility and the Dark Triad as predictors of ethical decision making. Results indicated differing prediction patterns based on contextual factors across 16 unique decision making scenarios.