Question

Imagine that your boss is someone whom you and your coworkers have very little respect for, but you and others continue to do what s/he asks because s/he has control over allocating year-end bonuses, promotions, etc. Presuming that your boss is aware of this-i.e., s/he feels disrespected but is aware of his/her formal position-how is your boss likely to respond/behave?
A. Minimize contact with his/her peers
B. Behave in an authoritarian way
C. Spend a lot of time politicking
D. Place excessive restrictions on employees
E. Hold back talented employees
F. Focus on promoting conflict

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "B" and "E": Behave in an authoritarian way.; Hold back talented employees.

Explanation:

Disrespected bosses tend to use their authority to let others know their ideas since they transmit no inspiration because of who they are. It is the only form they can get subordinates' attention. Besides, when subordinates start to show leadership skills or special talents, the disrespected boss would minimize that individual in an attempt to keep his or her power and not to be replaced by that subordinat