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Fig. 3.1 Measuring the Type A and Type B behavior patterns: an example.
advancements, and rewards whether or not these are forthcoming (see Figure 3.1).

Type Bs tend to excel where a more considered approach is required. This especially means attention to the quality of results and output – the right answer at the deadline, not just any answer. Also in spite of the stated ambition drive, Type Bs tend to make it to the very top, even though Type As change their jobs much more frequently.

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Type As report more conflict with subordinates and peers


Type As do not report more conflict with supervisors


(3.49)
3.4

3.2

Reported frequency of Conflliicctt
3.0

2.8


2.6

2.4

2.2


(2.45)


(2.45)
(3.00)
(2.77)

(2.73)

Type B

Type A

2.0
Subordinates
Peers
Supervisors

Status of the Source of Conflict