Pros

Familiarity with work to work with minimal direction; autonomy to set some priorities; use new computer programs; praised and thanked.

Cons

Often bully boss used intimidation, putdowns, insults, verbal abuse, and harrassment when under financial pressure; patriarchal style; non-cooperative, poor listener.

Advice to Senior Management

Read book "Bully at Work"; learn about anger management and other management styles; improve staff holidays; provide consistent medical/dental benefits