Narcissism at Work: Personality Disorders of Corporate Leaders

by Marie-Line Germain

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783319603292
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	07/22/2017
Edition description:	1st ed. 2018
Pages:	177
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x (d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction.- 2. Definition and description (traits and skills) of narcissistic leaders.- 3. Assessment of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).- 4. Narcissism in Leadership and Management: A Research Summary.- 5. Chapter 5- How NPD leaders perceive themselves and others.- 6. Considerations for HR, Consultants, and Organizational Psychologists.- 7. Case studies and Practical Advice.- 8. Book summary and directions for future research.

Editorial Reviews

In this new book, Germain (Western Carolina Univ.) delves into the experiences of those with narcissistic personality disorders (NPD) in various areas of business, management, and politics. … Summing Up: Highly recommended. Graduate students through professionals.” (T. M. Mckenzie, Choice, Vol. 55 (6), February, 2018)

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