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As a manager, is it important for your employees to like you?

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Yes
65% 736 votes Total: 1137 votes
No
35% 401 votes

Let's face it an employee will not last long in a company or business if they don't have a general respect for their employer, if the employee dislikes the employer what motivation is there for them to be loyal to the employer or company?

These are some of the things that a negative relationship can lead to.

1. Poor moral, which can affect the quality and quantity of work.
2. Experienced employees may seek other employment, which may cause all sorts of problems!
3. Word of mouth, if employees are really unhappy they will tell their friends and family.
4. It may create a hostile working environment.
5. Employees are far more likely to supply competitors or the media with important information.

The positive outcome for having a positive association with your employees may.

1. Improve moral and improve the quality and quantity of the services your company supplies.
2. Maintains experienced workers.
3. Employees are far more likely to extend their support when needed.

At the end of the day an employer must consider all pros and cons of both management strategies, keep in mind though that employees will work for less if their workplace has a positive impact of their lives.

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