| dc.description.abstract | The dark triad (Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy) is understood to have negative impacts on the workplace. However, the extent of these impacts has eluded researchers as it is unclear what effects the presence of these personality traits has on variables such as behavior, satisfaction, and more. To discover the magnitude that the dark triad has on the workplace, organizational citizenship behaviors (OCBs), counterproductive workplace behaviors (CWBs), and job satisfaction, were measured in relation to the frequency of the presence of peers that display any of the three dark triad traits. Through a survey distributed to college students in Greek Life organizations, it was clear that organizations that possess a higher quantity of individuals with dark triad characteristics, also possess a higher quantity of individuals who partake in CWBs and are less satisfied with their membership in the organization. These results indicate that individuals should take into consideration the personalities of coworkers when selecting where to work. | |
