Good boss bad boss written by Robert I. Sutton

Numerous studies around the world drew similar conclusions, noting that 75% of the workforce reports that their immediate supervisor is the most stressful part of their job. Professor of management Robert I. Sutton, the best-selling author of The No Asshole Rule, explores how good and bad bosses affect the workplace and what distinguishes one from the other.

Sutton's research is solid and his anecdotes are amusing. As you might guess from the title of his last book, Sutton indulges in salty language and profanity, so be warned. With that caveat, I recommend his book to anyone who has - or is - a boss. I have divided the summary into 3 parts. Let's begin with the 1st part of the book "Good Bo Bad Boss"

The negative impact of bad bosses. Bad bosses, especially bullies, have a profoundly negative impact on their workplaces. In a 2007 survey of almost 8,000 U.S. adults, 37 percent had experienced bullying at work. Of those respondents, 72 percent said they suffered abuse from their superiors. Employees with obnoxious bosses were more likely to make intentional mistakes (30 percent vs. 6 percent), call in sick when they were healthy (29 percent vs. 4 percent), and put minimal effort into their work (33 percent vs. 9 percent).