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What makes a manager a Bad Boss - AKA - A Narc. Boss

 - Worked  36 years for these types of disordered individuals 



What makes a manager a Bad Boss

1. 37% reported: The Manager provides little direction.

2. 21% said The Manager micromanages or "nit-picks."

3. 15% said, The manager belittles and puts down staff.

4. 12% said, Little or no recognition for success or hard work.

5. 8% said, The manager is indecisive and seemingly changes direction at whim.

Bad bosses, in order of their frequency in the survey, do the following.

Love brown nosers, tattletales, and relatives who report to them. They choose favourite employees and cover-up and make excuses for the poor work of their incompetent favourites. They ignore selected people and discriminate against many employees.

Fail to communicate, and may not even have expectations, timelines or goals. Bad bosses change their minds frequently leaving employees off-balance. Bad bosses change expectations and deadlines frequently.

Use disciplinary measures inappropriately when simple, positive communication would correct the problem. Bad bosses ignore employees until there is a problem, then pounce.

Speak loudly, rudely, one-sidedly to staff. Bad bosses don't provide the air time for staff to respond to accusations and comments. They intimidate people and bully staff. They allow other employees to bully employees.

Take credit for the successes and positive accomplishments of employees. They are equally as quick to blame employees when something goes wrong.

Fail to provide rewards or recognition for positive employee performance.

Additional characteristics that were reported included the bad boss:

1. Is not qualified for the boss job by either skills or experience.

2. Will not let go of problems or mistakes. The bad boss returns to discuss negative events continually and searches for faults in employees.

3. Will not accept constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement. The bad boss can't deal with disagreement from employees who have their own opinions about work related issues.

4. Lacks integrity, breaks promises, and is dishonest.

5. Does not have the courage to deal with a difficult situation despite knowing that it is the right thing to do.

6. Causes dissention among staff members by his or her actions and comments.

Comments also made the point that a lot of bad boss behavior is enabled, or at least allowed, by the boss's bad boss.

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