Bosses trying too hard to be everyone’s best friend

Trying too hard to be everyone’s friend and micromanaging are among the top 10 ‘boss sins’, according to a survey.

Being impulsive and impatient were also seen as negative attributes, the survey of more than 900 employees by HR consulting firm Development Dimensions and Badbossology.com revealed.

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Seven out of 10 respondents between the ages of 34 and 45 also said they would prefer to work for a male boss, CNN reports. But employees over the age of 45 said they would prefer to have a boss who was about their own age.

Top 10 boss sins

1. 
   
   Tries too hard to be everyone’s friend
   
   
2. 
   
   Micromanages
   
   
3. 
   
   Ignores conflict
   
   
4. 
   
   Arrogant
   
   
5. 
   
   Wishy-washy
   
   
6. 
   
   Impulsive
   
   
7. 
   
   Unable to delegate
   
   
8. 
   
   Impatient
   
   
9. 
   
   Stubborn
   
   
10. 
    
    Unprofessional