ABSTRACT
A career in science differs from many other careers in that it needs time to make an impact. Employment stability is therefore essential. Scientists are found to be at the opposite pole to lawyers and businessmen in abilities, occupational interests, and social behavior. The example of the development of Wi-Fi shows how excellence can be achieved by scientists who have strong fundamental knowledge and who are given freedom to pursue their ideas. Decisions by managers with little understanding of the scientific method can have serious consequences for research and the morale of research personnel. Toxic workplace environments can form as a result. These conditions favor the entry of people with certain personality traits that can damage an organization, especially a scientific one that is based on creativity. Some of the personality traits that appear in organizations are described and include control freakery, narcissism, serial bullying, and psychopathy.
