2006-07-02 14:20:59 · 19 answers · asked by Dee Starr 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
A good boss:
Is approachable
Holds his employees accountable
Knows that sometimes unpopular decisions must be made
Doesn't expect his employees to do anything he wouldn't do himself
Is consistent
Makes work fun
Communicates well
To me, the biggest thing is that employees are held accountable (eg, NOT letting somebody goof off or not show up to work, as somebody mentioned) and being approachable.
2006-07-02 14:47:26 · answer #1 · answered by jpetraliax 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A good boss is a leader who directs or coach when you need it, rewards you when you do a good job (even verbal praise would help a lot), believes in your potential and trains or groom you to the next level.
A good boss should make your work life bearable and fun. Good boss are rare because there's just too many politics that gets in the way.
2006-07-02 14:25:06 · answer #2 · answered by Jivan S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone that puts themselves in the same position of the employees. They do not hold themselves up as a boss but a coworker.
If somebody is out sick or on vacation, they step in and do their job.
I have an excellent boss and I am an excellent boss!
We take care of the employees!
2006-07-02 14:27:27 · answer #3 · answered by LN has3 zjc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone who cares about you. My boss sat next to me for an hour and a half and comforted me when I was having some personal problems and was very discouraged... There are lots of other things I could say but I think if someone really cares about you, everything else probably will fall into place.
2006-07-02 14:27:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good boss lets you keep your job when you goof off or don't show up. A great boss has his goofy moments & calls you up to ask if you need some chicken noodle soup.
2006-07-02 14:25:06 · answer #5 · answered by mrsdebra1966 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consistency and fairness. Logic would be good too. Generosity doesn't hurt, and certainly breeds loyalty. Loyalty makes people stay and staying means less training, and training means less money wasted and that also means a long standing team of professionals working together - which is impressive to everyone and increases revenues each year. TaDa!
2006-07-02 14:24:45 · answer #6 · answered by shehawke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some one who is respectful-leads from the front-assertive and authoritative yet friendly to people that can set a good example for future bosses
2006-07-02 14:28:37 · answer #7 · answered by Ashanti J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what doesn't make a good boss.....a man named V*n!
2006-07-02 14:23:16 · answer #8 · answered by unsersmyboy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Empathy. I think the boss has to think what it would be like to be on the other side and treat the employees how he or she would want to be treated.
2006-07-02 14:25:21 · answer #9 · answered by Lily 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually have one...and this is my second time working for her (two different companies).
Honest. Managerial without being tyrannical. Intelligent. Compassionate. Feels that it's their job to protect their employees, and to help them further their careers. Able to fire someone when necessary, but doesn't enjoy having to do it. Uses the system (HR) to help their employees and not screw them with it.
2006-07-02 14:26:07 · answer #10 · answered by Kaia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋