In this study, we have examined and reviewed the strained relationship portrayed in the naukri.com advertisement (https://youtu.be/eKdkAIDMhis). The celebrated advertisement strongly exemplifies the dynamics of superior-subordinate relationship and the subordinate’s use of natural endeavor to uphold personal integrity, prove self-competence, or possibly avert humiliation. Though the very purpose of this advertisement is to provide aid to such subordinates, Neilsen and Gyphen (1978) suggest that getting along with superiors is critical to career success and learning subordination is equally relevant as learning leadership. We, on the lines of Neilsen and Gyphen, have elaborated on the dilemmas using Transactional Analysis Proper (TAP). We have used the concepts such as TAP and other important behavioral theories like social exchange theory, organizational support theory, job demand resource model, and Amabile’s componential theory of creativity and innovation to understand the interpersonal process between superior Hari Sadu and his subordinates and its impact on organizational development.

Is Hari Sadu (Naukri.com, 2016) still in your minds? Hope Hari Sadu is still conditioned in your memories. For those who might have forgotten him, let us remind you. He was a Hitler, Arrogant, Rascal and Idiot (naukri.com). So, now as you remember him, let us ask you another question—would you like to work with such a boss? While some of you may agree, others might have their reactions. Mad, sad, glad or afraid (Dovey and Summer, 1990), you may have your own feelings and reasons to work or not to work with him. Since he has been considered too arrogant and bossy, he represents a demon boss.

Stereotypical or general, there are possibilities that when this advertisement appeared on the national network, it stimulated the perceptions of several subordinates. Many of the viewers had felt connected with the subordinates. They saw themselves in the shoes of the subordinates who had shown their boss their place that they believed the boss deserved. The advertisement appeared to have demonstrated the heartfelt emotional splendid melee between the bosses and their subordinates which were practical, social, interpersonal, organizational, behavioral, and affectional and whatnot. It has shown the way subordinates are impacted.

In the late 1970s, patrons from Case Western Reserve University, Neilsen and Gypen (1978) presented their perspective that most of us tend to ignore this practical aspect of organizational behavior. They said that organizational hierarchies are inherently manifested in ways where almost everyone is subordinate to someone. Hence, it is important that subordination be equally learned as one learns leadership. Superiors should make efforts to encourage the wellbeing of their subordinates. However, despite having theoretical awareness, the relationships become strained and such relations have their own implications.

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