Narcissism, or simply the love of self, is a trait that is highly portrayed by many people. These people tend to strictly do or perceive things in favor of themselves but on the expense of others. Even if the thing is done by others; narcissists will come in to prove how it suits them but not the doers. This trait is more of a vice than a virtue. In as much as one can love him/herself, the love narrows down to vice if it does not include the love for others. It is worthy noting that any organization or institution that is dominated by narcissists is subject to deterioration. This is because this category of people takes a full advantage of whatever the organization has put in place, to build them regardless of the corresponding impact on the particular institution. As a result, measures have been put in place to curb the entry of narcissists in any institution. Among these is the subjection of a personality test to all applicants as well as interviewing them prior to admission. Another working remedy is the harnessing of grade inflation. A good number of stories addressing the subject of narcissism have been published as illustrated next.
Following the high rate of the spread of narcissism, the story ‘The Rising Tide of Narcissism: What B-Schools Can Do’ has been found in the media addressing the issue. Published by Daly and Westerman, the story is concerned with the evident rise of narcissism specifically in business schools. It points out the risk that has cropped up in these schools as a result of narcissists. It further points out how this trait has deprived these schools of their integrity and status. It is an informative piece of work that gives the relevant measures that once implemented can arrest the whole narcissism toxin.
The aforementioned story revolves around the business school students. They are pictured as the millennial generation narcissists, who are dominating most of the business schools. According to Daly and Westerman, these students stand out as barriers of the school’s development (Para 1). To worsen the matter, these are the future managers, a clear indication of the big problem that needs to be fought against before it fully develops. A point to note is how this trait emerges. In the story, narcissism is a creation of the mind that results from the increasing student population whereby if one student has the trait; it gets spread to the rest following the students’ day-to-day interactions since each wants to be recognized by the rest.
These students stand out as possessing a narcissistic element as the story unfolds because of their behaviors. The discussed behavior is no more than that of self loving people who never mind of others. For instance, they are exploitative, proud of themselves, and show no sympathy to others. In addition, these students are ever finding fault on other students following their failures and always want to be credited on the success of things that they have actually not contributed. They are pictured as haters of any kind of a depressing reaction. These, among others, are the evident qualities which have been realized on the students and since they are all possessed by narcissists, the students therefore possess a narcissistic element.
This narcissistic element turns to be that of ‘being above the rules.’ Narcissists’ behaviors or decision are strictly based on the fact that, according to them, no rule can stand against their ways and that is why they can do anything to people regardless of the impact or outcome, provided it is to their advantage. This is what makes the entire issue a vice and major barrier of progress to the business schools.
Works Cited
Daly, Joe & Westerman, Jim. The Rising Tide of Narcissism: What B-Schools Can Do, 2010. Web.