Impact of narcissistic leadership on employee work outcomes in banking sector of Pakistan

Muhammad Asrar-ul-Haq () and Talha Anjum
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Muhammad Asrar-ul-Haq: COMSATS University Islamabad, Sahiwal Campus
Talha Anjum: COMSATS University Islamabad, Sahiwal Campus

Future Business Journal, 2020, vol. 6, issue 1, 1-9

Abstract: Abstract Background Narcissism has been studied as a positive as well as a negative trait. It is a personality disorder in which a person is preoccupied with power, self and vanity. Narcissists often pursue leadership and work for their personal interests which ultimately affect others’ well-being. It affects employee performance and leads toward turnover. The purpose of this study is to examine how narcissistic leadership can impact subordinates’ job-related outcomes. Method Data are collected from 310 banking professionals using Likert scale survey questionnaire and analyzed through SEM using AMOS. Results Results show that narcissistic leadership has a negative impact on subordinate job satisfaction and well-being, whereas a positive relationship with stress and intentions to quit. However, its relationship with job performance was observed to be insignificant. Conclusion Bosses with narcissistic tendencies drive hardworking employees away. The initial problem in narcissistic individuals is their elevated ego. To reverse the trend of narcissism, changes should be made at different levels, i.e., home, school, college or university. In order to tackle narcissism at work place, different established strategies can be used to deal with such individual/leader.

Keywords: Narcissism; Leadership; Job satisfaction; Well-being; Stress; Turnover (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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