01-03-2007, 12:18 PM
Quote:The abusive boss has been well documented in movies ("Nine to Five"), television (Fox's "My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss") and even the Internet (http://HateBoss.com). Now, a Florida State University professor and two of his doctoral students have conducted a study that shines some light on the magnitude of the problem and documents its effects on employee health and job performance...
Thirty-one percent of respondents reported that their supervisor gave them the "silent treatment" in the past year.
Thirty-seven percent reported that their supervisor failed to give credit when due.
Thirty-nine percent noted that their supervisor failed to keep promises.
Twenty-seven percent noted that their supervisor made negative comments about them to other employees or managers.
Twenty-four percent reported that their supervisor invaded their privacy.
Twenty-three percent indicated that their supervisor blames others to cover up mistakes or to minimize embarrassment...
full article: http://www.fsu.com/pages/2006/12/04/BigBadBoss.html