Dynamics of narcissistic leadership in organizations Towards an integrated research model

作者：Ouimet Gerard^*

来源：Journal of Managerial Psychology, 2010, 25(7): 713-726.

DOI：10.1108/02633941011075265

• Leadership
• Organizations
• Leaders

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to establish a critical synthesis of the dynamics of narcissistic leadership in organizations. Moreover, this paper offers suggestions for research aimed at providing greater insight into this form of leadership.
Design/methodology/approach - The paper comprises a review of the latest scientific research in the field of narcissistic leadership. In strictly methodological terms, this synthesis can thus be classified as a literature review.
Findings - The paper presents details of four factors that can trigger manifestations of narcissistic leadership: idiosyncratic, cultural, environmental and structural factors.
Research limitations/implications - Based on a comprehensive review of the literature, this paper proposes an analysis of the dominant characteristics and dynamics of narcissistic leadership, essentially from the point of view of a pathological narcissism of the overt (grandiose) type. It would be interesting to extend the exploration to another form of narcissistic leadership - namely, covert (vulnerable) leadership.
Practical implications - Through its exploration of the nature and limits of narcissistic leadership, this paper proposes avenues of research that could have interesting managerial applications.
Originality/value - To the author's knowledge, this is the first synthesis to propose an integrated research model that incorporates the antecedents, components and consequences of narcissistic leadership in organizations.

• 出版日期2010