ABSTRACT

Other people are quite dreadful. The only possible society is oneself

Oscar Wilde

DECIPHERING THE DEFECT

Narcissistic bosses are, quite simply, egomaniacs. They, are selfabsorbed to the point of arrogance. They exhibit an insatiable desire for attention and admiration, and they have a compelling need for others to recognize their superiority. The narcissist is the type that must always be right-whether he or she is pontificating about the introduction of a new product, reduction of the federal deficit, or the athletic superiority of a favorite basketball team.