Case Study: What to Do When the Boss Releases Their Inner Toddler
Summary: The case begins by outlining a scenario of VPs reporting monthly sales when the president of the company throws a chair at a VP reporting low monthly sales results, stating, “Next time, I won’t miss.” Consultant Lynn Taylor calls bosses like this Terrible Office Tyrants, or TOTs: managers who can’t control their power when they’re placed under stress. Taylor provides 20 common traits characterizing TOTs, including bragging and bullying. Taylor offers some concrete coping techniques for subordinates of TOTS, including putting everything in writing and being a star performer.
1. According to some experts, the sort of behavior recorded here is more prevalent in the business world than in the rest of society. Assuming that this is true, why do you suppose that’s the case?
2. Are you something of a perfectionist? Are you easily frustrated? How well suited are you—at this point in your life—to the task of managing other people?
3. How might attitudes, values, and perceptions affect the behaviors illustrated in this case?
4. How would stress come into play?
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