Workplace Debate Episode 64: In management, should one be a good person or a bad person?
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This post was last edited by Thank goodness you're here on 2015-9-9 at 10:51. The previous idea was that to be involved in management, one must be willing to act like a ‘bad person’; it’s easy to be a good person, but difficult to be a bad one, as it involves offending others. If everyone acts as a good person, how can work get done? But recently I came across a claim that seems to conflict a bit with this way of thinking. It’s difficult to be a good person in management; everyone expects you to treat them well, which makes it hard. If a bad person does something wrong just once, everyone hopes that you won’t be mean to them. What do you all think?
Let’s talk about the matter at hand – I’m fine, you’re fine, everyone’s fine； You’re causing me trouble; don’t force me to deal with you.
What is a good person, and what is a bad person? ? ? Actually, it varies from person to person. . . The way one treats different people varies accordingly. . . Good managers know how to manage people. . .
First, clarify what is meant by ‘bad’ Is it too strict in control, or is it always at odds with others? If simplicity is too strict, I support the opposing side; as the saying goes, strict teachers produce excellent students
Changing a person is a hundred times more rewarding than firing one; in theory, it requires earnest persuasion and great care, but in practice, how many people can actually do that?
I think managers who choose to ignore things or are too afraid to intervene are bad people. It must be hard to be a good person under these circumstances.
I agree with this view. Management varies from person to person, and it’s necessary to use appropriate methods to bring out the best in each individual. As for those who don’t obey rules, they need to be dealt with accordingly
Mm-hmm. Therefore, the way a good manager speaks and acts is a skill-based task. . . .
Rules and systems are the foundation of management: openness, transparency, and fairness. Assessments are what gain credibility, while personal relationships are matters related to work. Everyone voluntarily complies and adheres to the rules; there is no distinction between good people and bad people – everything is done in accordance with established rules and principles!
It’s really hard to define; management is a discipline that can’t be explained in just a few words.
That’s indeed the case, so let’s see what everyone thinks.