"Kiss Down"
We have all heard the term “kiss-up”. “Kiss down” is the net effect of having a boss that is a kiss-up. It refers to the extra work
assigned to a team or department because their boss is a kiss-up.
At then Troy-based Kmart kissing up was seen as a corporate culture that could easily lead to a promotion, particularly during the
reign of Joseph Antonini. Known as someone that did not like to hear bad reports, Antonini was known to want and reward
positive reports, even if those reports did not represent a clear of accurate picture.
In one case a daily report by the planning department showed a continually declining customer count (Customer count is the
number of register receipts printed in a day). The vice-president of the area was tired of presenting the report that was attacked
by Antonini. The CEO was sure the customer count was being calculated incorrectly.
The report was changed to eliminate the customer count data rather than actually looking at the reasons why it was occurring.
Having to recreate the report - and being able to enthusiastically present the less data-intense report – was “kiss down” work.
The benefit of kiss down
Kiss down work is actually a great way to help the kissing up boss look good. In doing so those impacted by the kiss down add
more value to the entire organization or company. They increase their chances for a raise or bonus, increase job security, and
become more well-rounded employees.
The next time you feel you are a victim of kiss down get an attitude adjustment by looking at the positive side!
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We have all heard the term “kiss-up”. “Kiss down” is the net effect of having a boss that is a kiss-up. It refers to the extra work
assigned to a team or department because their boss is a kiss-up.
At then Troy-based Kmart kissing up was seen as a corporate culture that could easily lead to a promotion, particularly during the
reign of Joseph Antonini. Known as someone that did not like to hear bad reports, Antonini was known to want and reward
positive reports, even if those reports did not represent a clear of accurate picture.
In one case a daily report by the planning department showed a continually declining customer count (Customer count is the
number of register receipts printed in a day). The vice-president of the area was tired of presenting the report that was attacked
by Antonini. The CEO was sure the customer count was being calculated incorrectly.
The report was changed to eliminate the customer count data rather than actually looking at the reasons why it was occurring.
Having to recreate the report - and being able to enthusiastically present the less data-intense report – was “kiss down” work.
The benefit of kiss down
Kiss down work is actually a great way to help the kissing up boss look good. In doing so those impacted by the kiss down add
more value to the entire organization or company. They increase their chances for a raise or bonus, increase job security, and
become more well-rounded employees.
The next time you feel you are a victim of kiss down get an attitude adjustment by looking at the positive side!
Share your own new business term using Contact Us.
Return to the Business Terms? Home page.
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