abusive leadership
/əˈbjuːsɪv ˈlɛdərʃɪp/ · ab·u·sive lead·er·ship
noun
- A style of leadership characterized by the use of power to exploit, manipulate, or harm others. The company's abusive leadership was exposed in a series of investigative reports, leading to widespread criticism and calls for reform.
- A situation in which a leader or organization engages in behavior that is hurtful or violent towards others, often in a position of power or authority. The abusive leadership of the dictator was marked by widespread human rights abuses and suppression of dissent.
Synonyms
exploitative leadershipmanipulative leadershipauthoritarian leadershiptyrannical leadershipoppressive leadershipbullying leadershipdictatorial leadership
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of abusive leadership has been studied extensively in the fields of psychology and business, with researchers identifying common characteristics and warning signs of abusive leadership styles.