SUPERVISION VS BOSSING OVER

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     Calling 'urgent' what is otherwise routine/ordinary work is the typical start of a bossing over behavioral pattern. A good genuine boss would allow a routine work by the subordinate without overseeing, look to support a urgent work and jump to support a job that is immediate.  

·      A bossing over person would focus on times unspent on work than on unfinished work. Where were you missing for half an hour? Why so much time on a personal call? These are the typical comments rather than, are the project reports ready? It is needed by tomorrow etc.

·      Good supervision is not focusing on work when the work is in process unless support is called for.

·      Bossing over person would state the obvious as his instruction.  "Switch off computers while going home" is a typical statement.
·      "Good, Very good " are statements dished out as intended appreciation where routine work is performed equally routinely.  

·      A good supervisor's concern is process and work going smooth while those bossing over are concerned with getting credit for smooth working.
·      Good supervisor keeps safe distance from work of the subordinates and intrudes when demanded or needed. Those bossing over are keen to guide and direct even after destination reached.
·      Inadequacy of self esteem foists bossing behavior for approving ego.

The most glaring difference between a bossing over person and a supervising person is during review by higher officials, the supervisor would be on the side of the subordinate, while the bossing over person joins the bosses in critical reviews.

So understand the difference and learn to differentiate between supervision and bossing over. 


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