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| Yes | 65% | 940 votes | Total: 1445 votes | |
| No | 35% | 505 votes |
Yes
by Todd Pheifer
Created on: December 07, 2007
Someone once said that people don't leave companies, they leave people. While this isn't universally
Created on: October 01, 2007
As a manager, it is important for your employees to "respect" you, "liking" you is just an extra bonus
by D. P. Noe
Created on: November 01, 2008 Last Updated: September 28, 2011
It is always helpful to have employees like you when you are functioning in a management role. Employees
by Penocea
Created on: June 15, 2008
I cannot answer this speaking as a manager. I am not a manager and do not care to be one. I am speaking
by Isaac Amani
Created on: September 28, 2007 Last Updated: September 24, 2011
Definitely, if they like you, they will be quick to respond to your directives and this attitude will
Created on: April 22, 2009
As a manager there are several aspects that will help in being a better manager with less effort. First
by Jose Astorga
Created on: March 19, 2008
As a manager, it is not only important for employees to like you, but also essential that employees
by UrMessage
Created on: October 02, 2007
It is crucial that your employees "like you." This does not mean they love you, worship you, agree with
Created on: October 31, 2007 Last Updated: November 08, 2007
I do believe that being liked is a quality that can be beneficial to a manager, but I think that respect
Created on: April 02, 2008
As a manager with over 35 years of supervisory experience, I can state unequivocally that, as a manager,
by Jonte Rhodes
Created on: October 01, 2007
I think it is an important factor in being able to lead and motivate people that they like you as well
by Matt Mahan
Created on: June 21, 2008
It is extremely important that a manager is well liked in the workplace. A manager that is well liked
by Lateralus
Created on: February 15, 2009
I have managed a couple of restaurants and a landscaping company and I find if your employees don't
Created on: June 22, 2008 Last Updated: September 23, 2010
The best managers/supervisors learn over time that being a leader does not mean one has to be a control
Created on: April 02, 2008 Last Updated: April 11, 2008
It is definitely an asset to the business when the employees are being managed by someone who they like.
Why?
There
Created on: January 10, 2009
I've known a lot of managers whose employees do not like them. The main reason for this dislike is usually
Created on: January 11, 2009 Last Updated: April 26, 2010
Absolutely, and without any question, it "is" important for your employees to like "you" as a manager!
Created on: January 23, 2009
To a greater extent, it is important that your employees like you. Except of course, not all of them
by R Shimoda
Created on: October 19, 2008 Last Updated: October 24, 2008
Let's pretend you're Blackbeard the pirate, terror of the High Seas, scourge of the Spanish Main. Rolling
Created on: December 17, 2008
Yes. Your days as manager will be a lot easier if your employees like you. Each day will go along smoother
No
Created on: April 14, 2009 Last Updated: April 17, 2009
As a college student majoring in business management I have a clear idea just how I would like to run
by Jenny Turpin
Created on: November 30, 2008
When in a management position it is more important to gain respect among the people that you manage
Created on: January 29, 2009
Debate title: As a manager is it important for your employees to like you?
No! As a manager it is not
by Ted Sherman
Created on: October 02, 2007
Hell, no. They should respect you and be willing to take orders from you, but any manager who spends
by Chris Webber
Created on: February 12, 2009 Last Updated: February 20, 2009
As a manager, one is in a position of authority. A good manager is expected to lead from the front and
by Barry Marcus
Created on: April 18, 2009
A manager does not have to be liked by his employees. The role of the manager is to achieve results
by David Brown
Created on: December 27, 2008
A manager is one who is responsible for a team of employees or heads a particular division in a company
Created on: November 04, 2008 Last Updated: November 13, 2008
The fault of this argument lies in the question itself. Is it important for your employees to like you?
Created on: March 04, 2009
Like is a very subjective word, and perhaps not the right one to use for within the workplace. However,
by PN Schiavone
Created on: October 03, 2008 Last Updated: February 24, 2009
You do not need your employees to like you when you manage a team. This does not mean that they have
Created on: August 09, 2008 Last Updated: April 03, 2010
It is important for a manager to be liked by their employees if this is used as an indication of their
Created on: December 24, 2008 Last Updated: December 28, 2008
Friendliness in a business environment is over-rated. It's a major hindrance to developing an effective
Created on: March 02, 2009
Over the last several years, we have seen employers and supervisors try to run their business by being
Created on: October 01, 2007
Wondering or worrying about whether or not all of your employees like you is a trap that ensnares many
Created on: August 09, 2008
For managers who are running businesses the key is not necessarily in having employees that are trusted
by Jim Brady
Created on: October 11, 2008
Do you like your dentist?
You might, and it's certainly helpful to you at the moment his plastic-covered
Created on: October 01, 2007 Last Updated: September 25, 2011
Being a manager is not a popularity contest. Employees should respect your managerial skills but also
by Jenny Azadi
Created on: July 29, 2008
It is not important for your employees to like you. What is important is for your employees to believe
Created on: February 14, 2009 Last Updated: February 17, 2009
As a manager, your role dictates that you must be fair to all, ethical in your day to day activities
Created on: January 29, 2009
I say no only on the premise that you can't please everyone all the time. When managing a group of 5