Antisocial Personality Disorder in Corporate employees

Key things to know What the evidence shows
How common is it? NE
Is it more common among corporate employees? No evidence employees overall have elevated ASPD
Are corporate employees at higher risk? #N/A
How much higher is the risk? NE
How often can it be missed? Very High
Does it show up differently among corporate employees? Strong Yes
How might it look different? Rule-breaking, manipulation, deceit, exploitation or disregard for others can sometimes be rewarded short-term as “toughness” or competitiveness; unethical behaviour alone ≠ ASPD
What commonly occurs alongside it? Substance use; ADHD; NPD; mood disorders
What can it be confused with? NPD; ordinary competitiveness; unethical conduct; substance use; bipolar mania
Common screening tool PDQ-4 ASPD scale → structured interview
Separate screening tool for corporate employees None
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