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Narcissism at Work

Personality Disorders of Corporate Leaders

Palgrave Macmillan
  • Provides a close examination of Narcissistic Personality Disorder and its correlation to career advancement and leadership opportunities
  • Includes workplace-centered case studies of mainstream corporate figures who display narcissistic tendencies
  • Presents practical techniques peers, subordinates, and human resources professionals can use to address these work situations in productive ways
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. Introduction

    • Marie-Line Germain
    Pages 1-6
  3. Research Background and Definitions

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 7-7
  4. Understanding NPD Corporate Leaders

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 69-69
    2. How NPD Leaders Perceive Themselves and Others

      • Marie-Line Germain
      Pages 71-84
  5. Practice: Practical Solutions for Those Who Work with NPD Corporate Leaders

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 85-85
  6. Case Studies and Proposed Solutions

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 119-119
    2. Case Studies and Practical Advice

      • Marie-Line Germain
      Pages 121-150
    3. Book Summary and Directions for Future Research

      • Marie-Line Germain
      Pages 151-168
  7. Back Matter

    Pages 169-177

About this book

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.

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)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Western Carolina University , Asheville, USA

    Marie-Line Germain

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. 

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eBook USD 59.99
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  • Read on any device
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  • Own it forever
Hardcover Book USD 79.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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