What makes a business to lose control and authority over the staff he employed in his business?

[King Belieal]

Have you ever seen a business where the owner of the business can't really exert authority. It always seems like the staff are more powerful than the business owner. What can lead to a situation that the business owner loses the authority to control staff in his own business?

 

[eLdavis]

One major cause is if there are no set down rules before employing the staff, it will be difficult to control the staff.

 

[magnus2022]

Yes! I have observed it. When business owner exceed boundaries and start making advances to the young employees! This is likely to be the major reason why most employers lose respect and invariably lose control over their business.

 

[Fire&Rain]

I’d say losing authority often comes from poor leadership habits. If a business owner avoids tough conversations, rewards the wrong behavior, or isn’t consistent with rules, staff may take advantage. Employees respect strength combined with fairness. Clear communication, consistent enforcement of policies, and demonstrating competence are key to keeping authority intact in any business.

 

[Augusta]

Poor Communication: A lack of clear communication about company goals, expectations, and policies can confuse staff and hinder their ability to follow direction.

 

[Fidelia]

My former boss lost authority over the staff because he asked every female staff out and words spread round. Every staff despised him.