Edward Elgar Publishing Research Handbook on Corporate Psychopaths

Introducing the novel theory of corporate psychopathy, the Research Handbook defines and measures the characteristics, behaviors and impacts of psychopathic individuals from a personal to a societal scale. This unique book presents theoretical, multidisciplinary and applied research in order to highlight methods for identifying, managing and dealing with corporate psychopaths in organizational settings. Leading international scholars explore how key organizational frameworks both enable and constrain corporate psychopaths, covering company culture and dynamics, law frameworks, HR practices and social media. They also investigate corporate psychopathic leadership, emphasizing the implications of morality and gender, as well as the emotional and psychological effects on employees. By examining in-depth case studies across disciplines, with a particular focus on applied studies, this Research Handbook translates theory into practice and provides solutions for behavioral and group issues. This Research Handbook on Corporate Psychopaths is an essential resource for scholars and students of psychology, HRM, organizational behavior, business ethics, finance and accounting, as well as academics, policymakers, consultants and practitioners aiming to understand corporate psychopathy and its implications.