Working with Monsters: How to Identify and Protect Yourself from the Workplace Psychopath Contributor(s): Clarke, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1740511549 ISBN-13: 9781740511544 Publisher: Random House Australia OUR PRICE: $20.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2002 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - General - Business & Economics | Human Resources & Personnel Management - Psychology | Forensic Psychology |
Dewey: 658.314 |
Physical Information: 1" H x 5" W x 7.7" (0.60 lbs) 304 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Does the following person sound familiar? At the workplace, he/she intimidates fellow workers; exhibits impulsive behavior; demonstrates a lack of remorse; and is glib and superficially charming. Workplace psychopaths exist in a variety of institutions. They are individuals who manipulate their way through life and leave an indelible mark on both their victims and society. They are destructive men and womencunning, self-centered, ruthless, and terrifying. What motivates these individuals? How can coworkers protect themselves from these "monsters" who hide behind a veneer of respectability? This guide provides a fascinating insight into the mind of the workplace psychopath. Drawing on studies and research in forensic psychology, it shows how to recognize and manage a workplace psychopath." |