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Classification of Bosses
Bosses have an effect on the performance of their employees. The way a boss handles their
employees can intimidate or boost their work morale. Bosses can be categorized according to the
way they operate their business, the way they interact with workers and their personalities.
It is common to come across the work first type of boss. Such bosses are those that ensure that
from the time they meet employees, you know exactly who incharge.They focus on the
importance of finishing work and that it is submitted on time. Most times after work such bosses
show their lighter side. Their lighter side shows employees that after work hours they know how
to enjoy themselves. They interact with employees by going to the local bar, grabbing a bite or
even going clubbing. Work first boss takes measures to show their fun sides.Employess find such
bosses easy to work with and likeable as long as they are professional in the work place. Bosses
like this know how to create a balance when it comes to work and play.
Another boss type is the fun times boss. Their objective is to create a fun and employee friendly
work environment. When it comes to company activities, they are quite creative and are always
looking for ways to increase positive vibes in the work environment. You will find them joking
and hanging around their employees. The disadvantage of such employees is the fact that it may
be difficult to take them serious. The work ethic might not be a priority for this type of bosses.
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You can identify this bosses by their relationship with employees. They are very friendly and
connect on a more personal basis with employees. Employee are likely to refer to them by their
first name instead of their titles instead or Mr. or Mrs. Although most people wish to have such
The feared type of boss is the aggressive one. This type of boss has gotten a position that they
really do not deserve or know how to handle and the employees are aware. Most times they are
young and overly confident. Employees find such a boss difficult to deal with since they are so
self-absorbed. As for work ethic, employees get little or no recognition for their performance or
exceptional skills. With this type of manager the work environment feels dull and
unappreciative. The rules set by such a boss are usually unnecessary or vague and are quick to
throw a fit when things do not go their way. When it comes to making business moves they
enjoy taking risks without considering the effect it will have on employees. With this type of
boss you need to be careful because you do not know when you might get embarrasses or even
fired.
In conclusion every boss is different. Their styles and way they interact with employees vary.
Employees need to understand the type of boss they are dealing with so that you can handle them
in the best way. An employee may need to evaluate the motives of the boss because there are
those who have no qualms about humiliating employees. In such work environment it is common
Work cited
Scully, Judith A., et al.”Tough times make tough bosses: A meso analysis of CEO leader
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Karodia, Anis Mahomed, and Sayed Moinuddin Rehman. “Management Styles and Their Impact
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