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When the Dark Ones Gain Power: Perceived Position Power Strengthens the Effect of Supervisor Machiavellianism on Abusive Supervision in Work Teams

Wisse, B.; Sleebos, E.

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Authors

B. Wisse

E. Sleebos



Abstract

Previous work has focused on the potential maladaptive consequences of the Dark Triad personality traits (i.e., Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and narcissism) in organizational contexts. This research builds upon this work, examining the influence of supervisor position power on the relationship between supervisor Dark Triad traits and abusive supervision in teams. Regression analysis on the data of 225 teams revealed that supervisor Machiavellianism is positively related to abusive supervision in work teams, but only when supervisors perceive their position power to be high rather than low. We discuss how power may function as an amplifier, bringing behavioral consequences of predispositions, emotions and beliefs to the forefront. We also focus on the value of differentiating between the three Dark Triad traits in order to more fully understand how they may relate to the abuse of employees.

Citation

Wisse, B., & Sleebos, E. (2016). When the Dark Ones Gain Power: Perceived Position Power Strengthens the Effect of Supervisor Machiavellianism on Abusive Supervision in Work Teams. Personality and Individual Differences, 99, 122-126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2016.05.019

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date May 9, 2016
Online Publication Date May 13, 2016
Publication Date Sep 1, 2016
Deposit Date May 11, 2016
Publicly Available Date May 13, 2018
Journal Personality and Individual Differences
Print ISSN 0191-8869
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 99
Pages 122-126
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2016.05.019
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1384772

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