Narcissism at Work

Personality Disorders of Corporate Leaders
Softcover Nachdruck of the original 1. Auflage 2018
ISBN: 978-3-319-86837-0
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 177 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm, Gewicht: 2554 g

This book explores the damaging effects of personality disorders in corporate leaders, particularly in regard to organizational variables including employee productivity, motivation, well-being, retention, and ultimately, the organization’s bottom line. While helping employees recognize and understand the overt and covert characteristics of malignant narcissism, Narcissism at Work offers solutions and coping strategies vital for employees, industrial psychologists, human resource professionals, and organizational leaders in order to optimize business functions and increase employee well-being.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Germain, Marie-Line

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologische Disziplinen Wirtschafts-, Arbeits- und Organisationspsychologie
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Sozialpsychologie
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Personalwesen, Human Resource Management
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Management: Führung & Motivation
• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Allgemeine Psychologie Differentielle Psychologie, Persönlichkeitspsychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1 - IntroductionPart I - RESEARCH Background and definitionsChapter 2- Definition and description (traits and skills) of narcissistic leadersChapter 3- Assessment of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)Chapter 4- Narcissism in Leadership and Management: A Research SummaryPart II- Understanding the NPD corporate leadersChapter 5- How NPD leaders perceive themselves and othersPart III- PRACTICE: Practical solutions for those who work with NPD corporate leaders Chapter 6- Considerations for HR, Consultants, and Organizational PsychologistsPart IV - Case studies and proposed solutionsChapter 7 - Case studies and Practical AdviceChapter 8 – Book summary and directions for future researchAuthor BiographyAppendixReferences

Über Autor(innen)

Marie-Line Germain is an award-winning Associate Professor of Human Resources and Leadership at Western Carolina University, USA.  Her research and publications focus on employee expertise, mental health in the workplace, and dysfunctional leadership behaviors. She is a Fulbright grant recipient and has extensive experience as a human resource consultant.