It’s all well and good that Professor Robert Hare and Dr. Paul Babiak have developed a test to detect corporate psychos. The article intriguingly states that “millions of harassed workers could have their worst fears confirmed about their bosses.” Right.
Hello, boss-across-the-hall. Would you mind filling out this 107-point questionnaire? Have it on my desk by the end of the day. Thanks.
You left out the best part of the linked article:
“Professor Hare estimates that 1% of the general population in North America are psychopaths.”
1%! 1% is one of those figures that sounds low in the abstract, but when you’re talking about the general population of North America, is astronomical. That’s 1 out of every 100 people you know – close to 3 million Americans, and not just any Americans:
“The professor believes that psychopath’s cold-blooded ability to manipulate others without remorse, coupled with a veneer of charm and high energy can make them extremely successful in many walks of life.”
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