most of my bad bosses were males, but I've had some winner female ones as well.
I'd say it's not screaming etc (thank goodness!) but poor communication each and every time.
Weird story? As a boss I had to issue letters of warning for quality control..eventully those employee's and I worked together to create checks/balances to reduce errors and they all agreed I was a great boss despite that start. The key difference was they felt I addressed them calmly and professionally and offered solutions to keep them from repeating the behaviour we couldn't have..so much so that 5 years later (and about 5 hours away) one contacted me re her retirement.
I'd hesitate to say it's a gender issue, but would say it's possible that some (but don't know as it's not part of your question) are entry level managment which receives the least training possible, often manages fomer peers, has too much technical skill and not enough leadership skills. Anyone think that might be a part of it?
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