JOURNAL ARTICLE

5 Types of Manipulators at Work.

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Glazman, Marina 3 of 3

Abstract

This article, titled "5 Types of Manipulators at Work" by Marina Glazman, discusses different tactics used by manipulators in the workplace and provides strategies for protecting oneself against manipulation. The author explains that manipulators often target our communal instinct and exploit our need for belonging and approval. The five manipulation tactics discussed in the article include stealing credibility, exploiting shared threats, faking market validation, discrediting the competition, and dividing and conquering. The author advises readers to ask questions, test claims, and challenge the foundation of manipulation in order to resist it effectively. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review Digital Articles. 2023/10, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:172996949
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