There will be a decision at my work, and my boss is making his decision to favor a company whose family is dating a manager.I found out about this thru the grapevine. The info was bypassed so I couldnt have input. I dont feel like Im running this dept, he is.
2007-08-15 09:53:06 · 8 answers · asked by fortunecookie808 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
Is this a private business or public? Is he the owner?
It sounds like an business ethics issue and if you have an HR department you should probably bring it up to them.
2007-08-15 09:57:21 · answer #1 · answered by Dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you want to run the show, you'll have to get your own place first. The key here is the word "BOSS" and he has all the rights and authority to do as he sees fit if he IS the boss, especially if it is his place. If you feel uncomfortable with what you found out, there is a very nice way to let him know that you know without sounding off. Just tell him exactly what you told us only like this: "I was just informed through the grapevine that you were going to make a decision concerning someone who is dating a manager. Is there any truth in this because I feel that it does concern my department so if there is any truth in it, I would have appreciated knowing this from you and not from someone else. I don't think gossip is good for business nor do I think keeping things in the dark is good for boss / employee relationship. That is why I am bringing this up to you." This type of approach will gain you respect and trust from your boss so that in the future, he WILL start bringing you into decisions because he will know he can trust your reaction and decisions in them.
2007-08-15 17:08:29 · answer #2 · answered by 'Sunnyside Up' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If his decision doesn't directly effect you, then you're probably best letting it go. Broaching the issue with him could cause more problems than it would solve. However, if he is going "over your head" to make a decision that should be yours to make, then ask to talk to him about the decision in general, but don't bring up the rumor. Just tell him you'd like to talk about why you weren't included in this decision and your concerns with not being allowed to perform your own job.
2007-08-15 17:00:34 · answer #3 · answered by Vicster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watchout for the interoffice grapevine. It can get you in trouble. If you are planning on being a whistleblower, get your facts straight. When you break the chain of command, you can lose credibility, even if you are right.... if you are wrong it's worse. Remember, he's the boss and you are running the department for him. he takes his own share of heat from his boss.
2007-08-15 17:00:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beware of the grapevine. It ain't a good place to get facts. Instead of involving yourself in office gossip, you should concentrate on the job.
2007-08-15 17:04:01 · answer #5 · answered by bdancer222 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your boss is the person who gets to make the decision, not you...you aren't running the department, he is. There isn't anything else you can do about it.
2007-08-15 16:58:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
he's your boss. if he wants to run the place into the ground, let him! just make sure your butt is out of the picture.
2007-08-15 16:58:40 · answer #7 · answered by rachel 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it affects YOUR job, then by all means, I would go talk to him
2007-08-15 17:00:49 · answer #8 · answered by tiinker_bella69 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋