Classification of Bosses/Supervisors
Almost everyone that has worked for a living has one distinct variable in common. That variable is a boss or supervisor. I use the term variable because bosses have many different strategies and personalities. A key component to getting along with the person in charge is to be reliable, accurate, and someone who the boss knows he or she can go to in order to get the job done. I have identified 7 different classifications of bosses as outlined in The Hindustan Times. The types of bosses are: workaholic, old fashioned, indecisive, grumpy, perfect, invisible, and your shadow (7 types of bosses 2015).
The workaholic boss is the most common type of superior of all the classifications. They show up to …show more content…
Their uniqueness is that their never being around is good for some employees and bad for others. If you are self-sufficient and can work with minimal supervision then this is the ideal boss. However, an employee who has constant questions, or is unsure of them self will find this type of boss to be the worst type. Productivity will suffer if the boss cannot be reached for reassurance.
The shadow boss can always be good or bad. They will always be around watching you. Typically, it is due to a lack of trust, but it may also be to assist in expediting the project. The worst type of shadow boss is the one that “are convinced that if it weren 't for them, the whole company would just collapse (7 types of bosses 2015). They have been given the term “micromanagers” for ensuring that every decision is Ok’d by their approval.
The best type of boss to have is the perfect boss, but I hate to say that they are rare on the verge of becoming extinct. They are tough but fair. A proven leader, who is the most knowledgeable on the project is a common attribute of the perfect boss. This boss is a true leader who can be learned from, admired, and respected. You want to work hard, and do your best work for him or
Almost everyone that has worked for a living has one distinct variable in common. That variable is a boss or supervisor. I use the term variable because bosses have many different strategies and personalities. A key component to getting along with the person in charge is to be reliable, accurate, and someone who the boss knows he or she can go to in order to get the job done. I have identified 7 different classifications of bosses as outlined in The Hindustan Times. The types of bosses are: workaholic, old fashioned, indecisive, grumpy, perfect, invisible, and your shadow (7 types of bosses 2015).
The workaholic boss is the most common type of superior of all the classifications. They show up to …show more content…
Their uniqueness is that their never being around is good for some employees and bad for others. If you are self-sufficient and can work with minimal supervision then this is the ideal boss. However, an employee who has constant questions, or is unsure of them self will find this type of boss to be the worst type. Productivity will suffer if the boss cannot be reached for reassurance.
The shadow boss can always be good or bad. They will always be around watching you. Typically, it is due to a lack of trust, but it may also be to assist in expediting the project. The worst type of shadow boss is the one that “are convinced that if it weren 't for them, the whole company would just collapse (7 types of bosses 2015). They have been given the term “micromanagers” for ensuring that every decision is Ok’d by their approval.
The best type of boss to have is the perfect boss, but I hate to say that they are rare on the verge of becoming extinct. They are tough but fair. A proven leader, who is the most knowledgeable on the project is a common attribute of the perfect boss. This boss is a true leader who can be learned from, admired, and respected. You want to work hard, and do your best work for him or