BACKGROUND This survey of Polish employees replicates research on the relationship between narcissism, Machiavellianism and unethical pro-organisational behaviour (UPB) that was previously conducted in other countries such as China, Pakistan and the US. Positive associations between narcissism, Machiavellianism and UPB were expected to occur.
PARTICIPANTS AND PROCEDURE The survey covered 250 people working in large corporations across Poland. The sample included 163 women (65%) and 87 men (35%). Narcissism was measured with the NARQ questionnaire, developed as an operationalisation of the narcissistic admiration and rivalry concept (NARC). The MACH-4 scale was used to measure Machiavellianism. Readiness for UPB, on the other hand, was measured using the Polish version of the UPB Scale.
RESULTS The research showed statistically significant positive relationships between narcissistic admiration, rivalry and Machiavellianism and the readiness to engage in UPB. At the same time, narcissistic rivalry and its components aggressiveness and striving for supremacy, and Machiavellianism correlate most strongly with UPB. Regression and mediation analyses showed that the significant variables to predict higher levels of readiness to engage in UPB are rivalry (aggressiveness) and Machiavellianism. Machiavellianism, moreover, appears as a mediator in the positive relationship of rivalry and its components (devaluation of others, striving for supremacy) with UPB.
CONCLUSIONS Significant predictors of UPB are narcissistic rivalry, including aggressiveness, and Machiavellianism. A Machiavellian strategy may enable UPB to be undertaken by those with a tendency to dominate and devalue others.
The series of sculptures "Pavilion of Time Stopped in Color" and "Soft Reveals," which Alicja Bielawska created specifically for the Royal Łazienki Museum, consists of a sculpture in the garden and a sculpture in the temporary exhibition space. Both works were inspired by and created in the context of the Royal Łazienki Museum. The sculpture "Pavilion of Time Stopped in Color" was part of the garden space. The reference point for this openwork metal sculpture (235 x 150 x 150 cm, steel, paint) were garden gazebos and pavilions, as well as crinolines and birdcages. The oversized yellow and turquoise metal ribbons suspended from the fuchsia structure alluded to the flowing ribbons of the clothing of the park's former users. The second sculpture, "Soft Reveals," located inside the exhibition, took the form of a fabric-draped screen (182 x 270 x 70 cm, silk, cotton, steel, paint). Bielawska was inspired by the materiality and color of the decorative fabrics from the Palace on the Isle and the textile motifs in the sculpture and painting collection of the Royal Łazienki Museum. Collaborating with the conservation department of the Royal Łazienki Museum, she incorporated fabric from the royal dressing room at the Palace on the Water into her work. The draped fabrics conceal a ceramic tondo (37.5 x 37.5 x 4 cm, glazed ceramic) with an undulating surface, alluding to the theme of water, present in the history, gardens, and interior decorations of the Royal Łazienki Museum. Alicja Bielawska's works engage with the heritage of this historic site, introducing the language of contemporary art. The series of sculptures was created by Alicja Bielawska specifically for a temporary exhibition at the Royal Łazienki Museum, open from November 14, 2025, to March 15, 2026. The exhibition was the result of collaboration with researchers, artists, and the public. Designed to be experienced with a variety of senses, the exhibition offers a new perspective on the classicist monuments, the historic garden, and the history of the Royal Łazienki Park. One of the exhibition's media patrons is TVP Kultura.
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CSW Kronika (Bytom), Hong Kong Heritage Museum (Hong Kong), 2025 United States International Poster Biennial (USA)
Paweł Wątroba (CSW Kronika)
Designed by Marcin Wysocki, the visual identity for the exhibition of Paweł Sobczak's work entitled "If You Don't Know Yourself" included illustrations, animations, posters, flyers, and a banner. The exhibition was organized by CSW Kronika, an institution of the City of Bytom. The materials were distributed on social media, the Bytom Cultural Center, the Rozbark Theater, and other city institutions. The posters were printed in a print run of 1,200 copies. The 90 x 400 cm banner was hung on the façade of CSW Kronika. The visual identity featured a male silhouette doused in gold paint and immersed in a contrasting liquid. Wysocki's animated poster was nominated for the "Hong Kong International Poster Triennial 2024" in the "animation" category and was presented at a post-competition exhibition at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, along with its inclusion in the museum's permanent collection. The competition is organized by the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, and the Hong Kong Designers Association. Wysocki's work was nominated in the "2025 United States International Poster Biennial" competition. As part of the USIPB, nominated works are presented in exhibitions across the United States, including Iowa, Massachusetts, Indiana, Alabama, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania, as well as outside the US, in Poland and China. The work was nominated and honored in the prestigious "Design of the Year 2023-24" competition in the "Institutions" category, conducted annually by the Association of Applied Graphic Designers.
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CSW Kronika (Bytom), 2025 United States International Poster Biennial
Agata Cukierska, Katarzyna Kalina (CSW Kronika)
Designed by Marcin Wysocki, the visual identity for the exhibition of works by Barbara Gryka and Agata Konarska entitled "Pomegranate Fruit" included illustrations, animations, posters, large-format prints, flyers, and a banner. The exhibition was organized by CSW Kronika, an institution of the City of Bytom. The materials were distributed on social media, the Bytom Cultural Center, the Rozbark Theater, and other municipal institutions. The posters were printed in a print run of 1,200 copies, a 90 x 400 cm banner was hung on the façade of CSW Kronika, and the large-format prints were exhibited in key locations in the region. Selected designs for this visual identity were selected in the international competition "2025 United States International Poster Biennial." Wysocki's animations were selected from among 11,845 posters from 93 countries. The competition's prestige is evidenced by the jury, which includes design icons like David Carson. Works selected in the USIPB competition are presented in exhibitions across the United States, including Iowa, Massachusetts, Indiana, Alabama, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. Works nominated in the competition are also exhibited outside the United States, including in Poland and China.
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Katarzyna Sowa is the author of the cover design, typographic layout, and layout of the book "Manual: Designing Visual Communication." The publication, edited by Mariusz Wszołek, presents, in the form of overview and practical texts, what and how to teach visual communication. The publication is intended to be useful both in teaching processes and in the work of visual communication designers. The publication is published by PWN. The book measures 165 x 235 mm, contains 408 pages, and is published in a softcover with flaps. The ISBN number is 978-83-01-23587-1. The book was nominated for the prestigious "Most Beautiful Polish Books 2024" competition in the "Textbooks and Professional Literature" category, organized annually by the Polish Association of Book Publishers.
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