The vast majority of people have suffered under a bad boss at some stage in their careers. The office becomes a daily living hell. But the biggest tragedy is that even if you quit and move to another job, there is no guarantee you will end up with a decent boss. In fact, the chances are, the new boss will exhibit the same dictatorial characteristics.
This book examines why bosses behave the way they do. When you get a new boss, you are simply told, "John will be your manager". John now has power over you. And because bosses are not elected, they begin to display the tendencies of a dictator. Moreover, as a subordinate, you will also begin to behave like a subject in a dictatorship. The author argues that this dictatorial system within the majority of companies is the root cause of problematic workplace behaviour. By understanding this, both employees and bosses can take the first steps to creating a better relationship.
