The Dark Triad of Personality in Personnel Selection

Author: Dominik Schwarzinger

Researchers and practitioners interested in applying the dark triad in personnel work will find this book full of valuable information on how to undertake legally compliant processes and how to utilize the great potential these personality characteristics have in making decisions on aptitude.

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How to use the dark triad in personnel selectionPresents the latest research and theoriesHighlights the gains and risks of these traitsProvides concrete recommendations for use in selection processesSummarizes legal and professional guidelinesLearn how people high in narcissism, Machiavellianism, and subclinical psychopathy can experience individual career success and show adaptive performance in specific fields and situations as well as present severe risks to others in the workplace with abusive and destructive leadership and counterproductive behavior. This practical book also summarizes the legal and professional guidelines when assessing the Dark Triad traits of job applicants, examines the acceptance and social validity of such assessments, evaluates the available instruments, and makes recommendations for practical applications and further research.

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This book is an excellent starting point for everyone interested in learning about the Dark Triad traits and their relationships to a variety of social and workplace outcomes. An accessible, engaging, and informative introductory text for those who are interested in exploring the ways in which the Dark Triad may be relevant for understanding the world of work.;Prof. Peter D. Harms, PhD, Department of Management, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, USA.

In both assessment and development scenarios, the“darker side” of personality is frequently discussed and explored. The book isspecifically concerned with, and takes an in-depth look at, the dark triad ofpersonality: Machiavellianism, psychoticism, and narcissism. The author setsout to address the “basics,” i.e., the theoretical foundations of theconstructs as well as their relationship to other personality constructs, suchas the Big Five, as well as social and work-related outcomes, and then goes on theprovide a practical application of the dark triad. [He] goes into great detailabout the development of the TOP [“Dark Triad of Personality”], itspsychometric properties, as well as legal and ethical requirements. Reviewed by Stephan Lucks, writing in Assessment &Development Matters, 16 (2) (2024).

About the Author

Prof. Dr. Dominik Schwarzinger teaches Business Psychology at HMKW Berlin, Germany. He received his doctoral degree for work on the dark triad in the workplace, including fields-specific test development. He consults organizations on personnel selection,risk assessment, and organizational development.