The Dark Side of Leadership: An Institutional Perspective

by Bekir Emre Kurtulmus

Overview

Contrary to the notion that leaders contribute to positive behaviour within organisations, this book reflects growing interest in the ‘dark side’ of leadership: the unethical and immoral personalities that can reside in positions of power. Drawing on empirical and theoretical analysis, the author examines immorality within leadership and the underlying causes behind this behaviour. Focusing on the impact of institutional pressures, this book analyses how such behaviour is influenced by internal and external factors. By employing a theoretical framework, the author seeks to demonstrate that institutions either compel leaders to be ethical and moral, or in contrast, they actually provide legitimacy for immoral actions. An insightful and thought-provoking read, The Dark Side of Leadership will be of interest to those studying leadership, HRM, and business ethics, as well as social psychology scholars.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783030020378
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	12/12/2018
Edition description:	1st ed. 2019
Pages:	86
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x (d)

About the Author

Bekir Emre Kurtulmuş is Assistant Professor at Istanbul Aydin University, Turkey. Having previously studied at Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK, he has published several chapters and articles on international outlets. His current research involves institutional theory, the dark side of leadership and the toxic work environment.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction.- Part I. The Nature of Dark Leadership.- 2. The Dark Side of Leadership .- 3. The Dark Tetrad of Personality Traits.- 4. Ethical Leadership.- Part II. Institutional Frameworks.- 5. Institutional Frameworks.- 6. Leadership and Ethical Behaviour.