When Dark Triad Personality leads to Supervisors Expediency: An Islamic work Perspective

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to examine the relationship between dark triad personality and supervisor expediency. The researchers further investigated if Islamic Work Ethics (IWE) moderates the positive association between dark triad and supervisor expediency; such that the relationship is weaker when IWE is high. Theoretical framework developed in present study is based on two theories i.e., trait theory and theory of planned behavior. The two set data was collected from employees working in health sector of Pakistan. Set one questionnaires were filled by employees on supervisory positions, they rated their own personality traits and belief in Islamic work ethics. Set two questionnaires were filled by the immediate subordinates of supervisors who filled set one. They were asked to rate supervisor’s expediency. Data was collected from 241 supervisors and 241 respective subordinates. Code was assigned to keep the track of supervisors and their respective subordinates. Confidentiality was ensured to avoid any bias. The research result revealed that Machiavellianism, narcissism and psychopathy positively and significantly impacts supervisor expediency. IWE moderates the positive association between Machiavellianism, narcissism and supervisor expediency. However, the moderation result was found insignificant in the case of Psychopathy and supervisor expediency. Empirical evidences confirmed that dark triad of personality leads to supervisor expediency. The theoretical model tested in the study provides insight and empirical evidences in literature. Implications for the managers and future research directions are also discussed.

The Impact of Dark Triads on employee’s Time Banditry Behavior: Moderating Role of Islamic Work Ethics

“…Few researchers have shown the association of narcissism with aggression (Bushman & Baumeister, 1998), workplace incivility (Lata & Chaudhary, 2020), and bullying (Daderman & Ragnestal-Impola, 2019) in various contexts. Studies confirmed that narcissistic personnel is more likely to depict negative behaviors, leading to a destructive relationship (Fayyaz et al, 2020, Campbell & Foster, 2002. Narcissists show violence and aggression against individuals (Bushman & Baumeister, 1998).…”

“…This means that the shared variance between the Dark triad can impact the extent to which Machiavellians get involved in CWB (Palmer et al, 2017). Machiavellianism also has a significant positive impact on the supervisor's expediency (Fayyaz et al, 2020), workplace incivility (Lata & Chaudhary, 2020), and bullying (Daderman & Ragnestal-Impola, 2019) in various contexts.…”

“…According to O' Boyle et al (2012), psychopathy trait is associated with impulsivity and criminal aspects and highlighted that psychopathy is strongly related to CWB. Psychopath is also positively associated with workplace bullying (Daderman & Ragnestal-Impola, 2019) and supervisor expediency (Fayyaz et al, 2020). Psychopaths can harm others, and use various tactics to achieve their goals.…”

“…The presence of IWE also mitigates the harmful effect of the dark triad effect on supervisor expediency (Fayyaz et al, 2020). IWE creates a positive workplace environment and individuals are less likely to involve in deviant behavior and promotes positive outcomes.…”

“…Workplace ethics plays a significant role in determining the employee's attitude and behavior in the workplace. Islamic work ethics have been studied as a moderator in several studies to lessen the deleterious effect of undesirable behaviors at the workplace such as abusive supervision (Hashmi et al, 2019;Islam et al, 2020;Javed et al, 2019;Khalid et al, 2018), challenge and hindrance stressors (Tufail et al, 2017), interpersonal conflict with mediating effect of psychological distress (Qayyum et al, 2018), and supervisor expediency (Fayyaz et al, 2020). Ali (1992) indicated Islamic work ethics as an orientation towards the workplace.…”