Narcissism Predicts Support for Hierarchy (At Least When Narcissists Think They Can Rise to the Top)

What is it about?

We found that narcissists like hierarchical organizations more than non-narcissists do because narcissists believe that they are more likely to perform well and rise to the top of the hierarchy. However, when a hierarchical organization has no opportunities for upward mobility, narcissists actually like it less than non-narcissistic people do.

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Why is it important?

This research shows that the structure of a company could affect the people who apply to work there. A hierarchical company with opportunities for upward mobility might attract narcissists, but a flat company might not attract narcissists.