Chapter 24. A New Boss Is Insulting and Abusive
When a new boss takes over an office, sometimes it can spell trouble for the people already there. The problem for employees is that you have already developed a bond with the boss who has left and that boss has created a cultural climate to which people have generally adapted. You know the rules and you know where you stand. A new boss may have new ways of doing things which can create problems for employees who are used to things being a certain way. A new boss may also feel she has to be particularly tough in asserting authority or risk having that authority undermined. As a result, any employee who stands up can be perceived as a threat. Employees who don’t quickly adapt to the new regime and ...
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