Leadership and Narcissism in the Organization

Narcissistic leaders are often chosen as leaders in the corporate world, but their lack of empathy and aggression can harm their co-workers and subordinates. This book discusses the correlation between the perception of narcissistic leaders and the leader evaluation method, and the positive or negative outcomes of their leadership. It will be of interest to researchers, academics, and advanced students in the fields of work and organizational psychology and leadership studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Narcissists are often perceived as individuals who possess a remarkable charisma, a clear vision, and the ability to captivate and persuade others. They have a loyal following and a substantial fan base, and they can effectively manipulate and control these individuals. However, narcissistic leaders exhibit a distinct lack of empathy and display high levels of aggression. They consistently criticize others, while refusing to receive feedback on their own performance. These characteristics suggest that narcissistic leaders possess a profound sense of entitlement and superiority, making it challenging to work with them.

In the corporate world, many individuals with narcissistic personalities are chosen as leaders of organizations or teams. This decision can have detrimental effects on their co-workers and subordinates. Very few lower-level employees have a positive perception of their narcissistic leaders or are satisfied with their job. Consequently, there is a need to measure through qualitative research based on existing articles in a given subject the correlation between the perception of narcissistic leaders and the leader evaluation method.

This book offers valuable insights into psychology and management by exploring the relationship between the narcissistic personality and the leadership role. It also discusses the methods used to evaluate a leader, including the positive and negative outcomes of their leadership. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the phenomenon of narcissistic individuals and leaders, as well as the attributes and traits associated with them. This research monograph will be of interest to researchers, academics, and advanced students in the fields of work and organizational psychology, as well as leadership studies.

Weight: 400g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032197388