Narcissism in the workplaceNarcissism in the workplace involves the impact of narcissistic employees and managers in workplace settings. Job interviews Narcissists typically perform well at job interviews; they receive more favorable hiring ratings from interviewers than individuals who are not narcissists. Typically, because they can make favorable first impressions, though that may not translate to better job performance once hired. Occupational stressAbsenteeism and Turnover (employment) There tends to be a higher level of stress with people who work with or interact with a narcissist.
Psychopathy in the workplaceWhile psychopaths typically represent a very small percentage of workplace staff, the presence of psychopathy in the workplace, especially within senior management, can do enormous damage. Indeed, psychopaths are usually most present at higher levels of corporate structure, and their actions often cause a ripple effect throughout an organization, setting the tone for an entire corporate culture. Examples of detrimental effects include increased bullying, conflict, stress, staff turnover, absenteeism, and reduction in both productivity and social responsibility.
Abusive supervisionAbusive supervision is most commonly studied in the context of the workplace, although it can arise in other areas such as in the household and at school. "Abusive supervision has been investigated as an antecedent to negative subordinate workplace outcome." "Workplace violence has combination of situational and personal factors". The study that was conducted looked at the link between abusive supervision and different workplace events.
Toxic workplaceA “toxic workplace” is a colloquial term used to describe a place of work, usually an office environment, that is marked by significant personal conflicts between those who work there. Such infighting can often harm productivity. Toxic workplaces are often considered the result of toxic employers and/or toxic employees who are motivated by personal gain (power, money, fame or special status), use unethical means to psychologically manipulate and annoy those around them; and whose motives are to maintain or increase power, money or special status or divert attention away from their performance shortfalls and misdeeds.
Politique de la peurPolitique de la peur est une expression qui désigne la politique d'un gouvernement qui utilise la peur collective de la population pour faire adopter des mesures réduisant les libertés individuelles. Dès le début du , H. L. Mencken, journaliste, écrivain, célèbre critique de la culture américaine, considérait que « le but de la politique est de garder la population inquiète et donc en demande d’être mise en sécurité, en la menaçant d’une série ininterrompue de monstres, tous étant imaginaires ». John W.
Psychologie du travail et des organisationsLa psychologie du travail et des organisations est une branche de la psychologie qui s'intéresse aux phénomènes psychiques et aux comportements des individus au travail. Plus concrètement, la psychologie du travail se préoccupe de questions telles que la santé et le bien-être au travail, l'accompagnement professionnel des salariés ainsi que les nouvelles formes de travail et nouveaux modèles d'activité apparus à la suite d'évolutions sociétales récentes.
