This investigation examined the relationship between downward compliance-gaining
techniques and Type-A managers in blue-collar and white-collar occupational groups.
Results supported the hypothesized positive relationship between antisocial techniques
and Type-A orientation in both samples. Prosocial techniques were negatively asso
ciated with Type-A orientation.
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