Abusive Bosses Often ‘Fake Nice,’ Seldom ‘Make Nice’

Troy Smith. Photo by Garrett Stolz, College of Business.

Abusive bosses – you know, the ones who seem to enjoy demeaning employees – are unlikely to change, even if they appear repentant, according to a Nebraska-led study. Rather than making amends out of genuine contrition, most abusive managers engage in image control. Giving them a pass ultimately harms employee well-being and the organization over… Continue reading Abusive Bosses Often ‘Fake Nice,’ Seldom ‘Make Nice’