Abstract

In science, engineering and technology workplaces there exist modes of managerial behavior that are unpleasant to be around, yet successful from the business perspective. The stability created by these managerial behaviors is defended by employers, while the culture created by these behavior modes is unhealthy for the managed.

Introduction

There exist legitimate and necessary work for each of the profiles described on this webpage. Lion Tamers control groups and organizations that are primarily sensitive to commands. Prison Wardens control groups and organizations that are incapable of learning "please, excuse me, and thank you". Presidents control dynamic groups and organizations that are known and loved by many.

Purpose

This webpage enables intelligent negative feedback for management within science, engineering and technology workplaces.

Scope

This webpage focuses on intelligent visibility of several management behavior profiles.

Engineering Management Behavior Profiles

DOG WALKER (LION TAMER)

• Description: Manages with microtasks that create no effect on overall outcome.

• Best Case: Only occurs when their personality is similar to a repentant sinner shortly after confession.

• Maslow Peak/Plateau Career Ambition: To be a Lion Tamer, in a prestigious circus, with a large audience.

PRISON GUARD (PRISON WARDEN)

• Description: Manages with hostility that creates stress that creates situations where they can use authority to gain more authority.

• Best Case: Only occurs when their personal interests are at risk.

• Maslow Peak/Plateau Career Ambition: To be a Prison Warden, in a large incarceration system, with a significant economy.

POLITICIAN (PRESIDENT)

• Description: Manages with insincere emotion that creates deceptive teflon-coated performance record(s).

• Best Case: Only occurs when their career exists in a talent-rich environment.

• Maslow Peak/Plateau Career Ambition: To be a President, in a large organization, with a significant public visibility.