Generally, if such abuses are minor or occasional, the boss might pretend not to know but would still be displeased. If these behaviors cause widespread resentment, the boss would have to intervene.
Some individuals, after being given power, lack the ability to wield it properly or treat it lightly, not seeing it as a responsibility. They might misuse it, appointing people indiscriminately or implementing changes without understanding the processes or the essence of the matter. This too is a form of power abuse.
For companies, the abuse of power inevitably leads to the corruption of the management layer, so astute bosses will always find ways to prevent such occurrences. In companies where this is prevalent, many might feel that since everyone else is doing it, they can too, leading either to the company’s quick downfall or to the boss taking decisive action for reform.
Never Rush Things Sometimes, when you present suggestions or ideas to your boss, they often say they need to consider it. When asking for a raise or promotion, bosses might say they’ll look into it. This can encompass two scenarios: one where the boss genuinely needs to weigh various interests, requiring time to prepare, possibly leading to implementation or rejection after consideration. The other scenario is where the boss never intended to consider your proposal or promotion, using “I’ll think about it” as an excuse to brush you off. Of course, perhaps after you mentioned it, the boss, overwhelmed with numerous tasks, genuinely forgot. Or maybe they intentionally avoided bringing it up to show their disapproval. But whether the boss truly forgot or was just stalling, you can always formally or informally ask about it at an appropriate time later. The boss might say they are looking into it, or they might say the timing isn’t right yet.
