Counterproductive Work Behaviors

10Cultural Aspects of the Dark Triad

Most of the studies on the dark triad personalities in the workplace were conducted in the North American culture. However, to understand these personalities better, it is necessary to know more about their mode of operation in different cultures and settings. As globalization continues to increase, companies are increasingly likely to manage individuals in different countries with different cultural values; therefore, scholars and practitioners should focus on identifying how cultural differences may interact with these personalities (Grijalva & Newman, 2015). Indeed, research examining personality differences across cultures suggests that country or culture may serve as potential moderators (Gaddis & Foster, ...