Unmasking the Shadows of Dark Leadership: A Scoping Review to Urge HRD Action

Saturday, February 24, 2024

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM East Coast USA Time

Location: Salon F (First Floor)

Author(s)

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Shyamal S. Pandya

Ph.D. Student in Educational Administration & Human Resource Development
Texas A&M University
Bryan, Texas, United States
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Kyung Nam Kim

Ph.D. Student in Educational Administration & Human Resource Development
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas, United States
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Sami El Ahmadie

PhD Student in Educational Adminstration Human Resource Development
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas, United States
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Seung Won Yoon

Associate Professor
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas, United States

Abstract: Leadership research primarily focuses on positive leadership, neglecting dark leadership. This scoping review addresses the gap in empirical literature concerning dark leadership from an HRD perspective. This paper illuminates key themes in dark leadership research, including its traits, destructive behaviors, consequences, intentions, and societal impacts. Definitional and conceptual challenges highlight the need for a unified framework. Furthermore, we identify opportunities for HRD to address dark leadership by promoting positive leadership attributes and strengthening follower characteristics. Emphasizing value-add intervention strategies, HRD plays a crucial role in detecting and mitigating dark leadership. Despite HRD's role in leadership development, more research on dark leadership is required in this field. This paper advocates for further exploration within HRD to comprehend its adverse effects on employee development and organizational success.