1. Building Better Rapport with Your Boss.
- Author
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Messmer, Max
- Subjects
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MANAGEMENT , *EMPLOYEES , *JOB satisfaction , *SUPERVISORS , *JOB security , *JOB performance , *EMPLOYEE attitudes , *EXECUTIVES' attitudes , *EMPLOYEE morale , *LABOR turnover - Abstract
The article focuses on methods to help employees deal with managerial conflicts. It states that uncertainty caused when employees and management find themselves at cross-purposes can affect job performance and also result in the employees worrying about job security. It suggests that employees should be open to the possibility they are contributing to problems with management through their own actions and attitudes. It suggests employees can talk to managers to discuss problems in a non-adversarial setting. It states that employees shouldn't dwell on negative aspects as this can demoralize them and is unproductive; instead, employees should work to improve on areas that cause friction with the supervisor. It mentions that bad bosses are often revealed by rapid employee turnover.
- Published
- 2003