A boss flies into a rage when the pressure builds at work. Recognizing this, employees avoid him as much as possible. When the crisis is over, the boss compensates by being especially receptive to employee requests. This is an example of a conflict ritual.

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This behavior is an example of a conflict ritual, where the boss exhibits a negative behavior during times of stress, but then compensates for it later by being extra accommodating to make up for the tension caused.

A Boss Flies into a Rage When the Pressure Builds