Would personality disorders harm a safety critical project, or do they have no effect ? Can I "recruit on

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merit", without being concerned with personalities or personality disorder ?

Answer 1

It would depend on the disorder itself and to what severity. If say, it was antisocial, that could lead to criminal activity. But for the most part, you almost never have to worry about personality disorders, alot of people have them, friends, co-workers, family, and millions go undiagnosed for this very reason. (they aren't very evident, and most can out grow them)

Answer 2

It depends on the organization.

Provided that it is founded on ethical tenets and seeks to realize ethical goals the personality types will conform or to that organization or abandon it.

If the organization is not founded on ethical tenets and seeking to realize ethical goals then those with personality disorders need not conform to participate in the organization.

Answer 3

People with personality disorders who already have been diagnosed and are receiving help via psychiatrist/psychologist/support group are less likely to have interruptions in the work place, those without ongoing support are more likely to have relapses that may place them in a position to take time off to deal with issues that should have been dealt with ongoing.  The best people to work with have high functioning (go getters/type A personalities) and with over 35 million people prescribed prozac at some point in life to deal with everything from grieving to family problems it is improbable that you may not come across  someone who has been diagnosed with a disorder.  The key here is ongoing treatment and severity with complex issues like suicide or hallucinations.  Just like with a physical examination even patience seeing pyschriatrist receive recommendations you may be able to determine has the person worked versus have they been recommended for disability? Are they a good fit personality wise after meeting with 7 to 10 colleagues on  the team?  Interviews are as much as about pressure as it is the ability to make the interview at all?  Did the person reschedule several times?Why?  HIIPA laws protect a patience privacy but that does not mean that the employer can not get permission to look into the persons medical history from the individual applying, as a recruiter it is important to learn about all the personality disorders or to get a second opinion from someone who is already in the field.  Forms asking whether or not someone is suicidal and having a doctor informing you that they have been hospitalized recently and I underline recently.  If the person has been clearly trying to get there act together and is working hard towards goals and is goal driven and has not had a relapse in 3 to 5 year period they should be a good candidate for any work environment so long as healthy mental support systems are in place.  

Among the 10 conditions that are considered personality disorders, some have very little in common. Doctors typically group the personality disorders that have shared characteristics into one of three clusters:

Cluster A

includes personality disorders marked by odd, eccentric behavior, including paranoid, schizoid and schizotypal personality disorders.

Cluster B

personality disorders are those defined by dramatic, emotional behavior, including histrionic, narcissistic, antisocial and borderline personality disorders.

Cluster C

personality disorders are characterized by anxious, fearful behavior and include obsessive-compulsive, avoidant and dependent personality disorders.

There's no cure for these conditions, but therapy and medication can help. The symptoms of some personality disorders also may improve with age.

Signs and symptoms

People with personality disorders commonly experience conflict and instability in many aspects of their lives, and most believe others are responsible for their problems.

Signs and symptoms of cluster A (odd, eccentric) personality disorders may include:

Paranoid personality disorder:

Belief that others are lying, cheating, exploiting or trying to harm you

Perception of hidden, malicious meaning in benign comments

Inability to work collaboratively with others

Emotional detachment

Hostility toward others

Schizoid personality disorder:

Fantasizing

Extreme introversion

Emotional distance, even from family members

Fixation on your own thoughts and feelings

Emotional detachment

Schizotypal personality disorder:

Indifference to and withdrawal from others

"Magical thinking" — the idea that you can influence people and events with your thoughts

Odd, elaborate style of dressing, speaking and interacting with others

Belief that messages are hidden for you in public speeches and displays

Suspicious or paranoid ideas

Signs and symptoms of cluster B (dramatic, emotional) personality disorders may include:

Histrionic personality disorder:

Excessive sensitivity to others' approval

Attention-grabbing, often sexually provocative clothing and behavior

Excessive concern with your physical appearance

False sense of intimacy with others

Constant, sudden emotional shifts

Narcissistic personality disorder:

Inflated sense of — and preoccupation with — your importance, achievements and talents

Constant attention-grabbing and admiration-seeking behavior

Inability to empathize with others

Excessive anger or shame in response to criticism

Manipulation of others to further your own desires

Antisocial (formerly, sociopathic) personality disorder:

Chronic irresponsibility and unreliability

Lack of regard for the law and for others' rights

Persistent lying and stealing

Aggressive, often violent behavior

Lack of remorse for hurting others

Lack of concern for the safety of yourself and others

Borderline personality disorder:

Difficulty controlling emotions or impulses

Frequent, dramatic changes in mood, opinions and plans

Stormy relationships involving frequent, intense anger and possibly physical fights

Fear of being alone despite a tendency to push people away

Feeling of emptiness inside

Suicide attempts or self-mutilation

Signs and symptoms of cluster C (anxious, fearful) personality disorders may include:

Avoidant personality disorder

Hypersensitivity to criticism or rejection

Self-imposed social isolation

Extreme shyness in social situations, though you strongly desire close relationships

Dependent personality disorder:

Excessive dependence on others to meet your physical and emotional needs

Tolerance of poor, even abusive treatment in order to stay in relationships

Unwillingness to independently voice opinions, make decisions or initiate activities

Intense fear of being alone

Urgent need to start a new relationship when one has ended

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder:

Excessive concern with order, rules, schedules and lists

Perfectionism, often so pronounced that you can't complete tasks because your standards are impossible to meet

Inability to throw out even broken, worthless objects

Inability to share responsibility with others

Inflexibility about the "right" ethics, ideas and methods

Compulsive devotion to work at the expense of recreation and relationships

Financial stinginess

Discomfort with emotions and aspects of personal relationships that you can't control

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is not the same as obsessive-compulsive disorder, an anxiety disorder that shares some symptoms but is more extreme and disabling.

I hope this was helpful!