A question for any sociologists that might be on the list. You can reply off-list if you'd like.
Do you know of a social theory that identifies the tendency of subordinates to tell their superiors what they - the superiors, that is - want to hear? (As opposed to telling them the truth.)
I once saw this referred to as "the leader and his echo,"sreferring to subordinates who shield the leader from factual information for fear of recrimination. Surely this has another name. (viz. Peter Principle, etc.)
Thanks!
Brian
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"At times one remains faithful to a cause only because its opponents do not cease to be insipid." - Friedrich Nietzsche
"Il etait enfin venu, le jour ou je fus un pourceau!" - Comte de Lautreamont, Les Chants de Maldoror, 4th Hymn, Strophe 6