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0 pointsYorkshireSeason7y ago0 comments

This is a very good reply, and it can be used to refine the analysis, and bring out the difference between both:

- abusive relationship was typically considered problematic by at least one participant even at the time.

- Boss / subordinate relationship was typically not considered problematic by both participants at the time.

Classic examples doctor/nurse, pilot/stewardess, professor/PhD student, lawyer/secretary. I could introduce you to several such couplings among my acquintances, and relatives.

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lovich7y ago

I mean, I get what you're saying but there have been plenty of people in relationships that would be criminally abusive who didn't have a problem with the relationship.

Just because someone thought the situation was fine doesn't mean that it was good for society, and unless we become a libertarian paradise those questions are going to be asked when the situation has the heuristics that point to there being a problem

jl27187y ago

I think the point is that it limits the motivations for somebody to seek a position of power. Hopefully to ones that are good for the company.

It’s hard to find a trustworthy executive. That’s probably the #1 trait for effectiveness. Not saying that we do a good job of finding them.

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