Andrew Benedek management style is: 1. Divide and Conquer 2. Nepotism 3. Management by fear 4. Micro management Andrew Benedek has the need to control others actions by micro-managing detail or situations in which the employee has proven competency. Productivity is down Increased examples of employee "infighting" or vying for power to gain position within the group Some subjects are "taboo"- employees know that if they talk about them, there will be negative consequences Meetings are often one-way monologues versus participatory Language is embedded with chronic negativity, examples including: "sniping", "digs", tone and pitch is raised, "yelling" at employees is considered "ok" Public humiliation in meetings or other forums occurs Downward trend in employee initiative, there is a growing sense of being paralyzed by employees- taking initiative, acting independently receives retribution or worse Absenteeism, tardiness, firing or employees "quitting" trends on the rise Performance evaluations are dreaded because it is not being used to identify potential and track progress but to intimidate and hold employees "in place" The idea of truth-telling- having honest conversations about the human dynamics of the team is non-existent Posturing is commonplace among employees or team-leads: meaning, that employees will take every opportunity to "one-up" a team mate to gain advantage Attempts at helping or intervening by other managers are rebuffed due to fear of retribution; Manager might respond with this disconnect...."What is the problem?" There is a "black and white", "right" and "wrong" polarized view of the world and workplace behavior