The root of social conflicts lies in the fact that social inequality is objectively inherent in any society, heading to its members’ psychological dissatisfaction with their position and tension in the interaction of individuals and social groups. One of the foremost causes of social conflicts is the different position of people concerning power and the desire to obtain or change it. Social inequality leads to a collision of the interests of those in authority with the interests of the rest of society.
The abuse of power among executives over subordinates is not a rare case. They hold control over the employees’ careers and frequently emphasize their superiority in communication with inferiors. That is why women and men’s harassment at the workplace happen on an on-going basis. One more example is the boss who believes that, apart from work, there should be nothing else in his subordinate’s life and completely overwhelms them with tasks depriving of private life.
How can one act in such a situation with the chief? First of all, it is undesirable to make unfulfillable promises, as later one may be criticized for not keeping up with the obligations. The correct decision, in this case, could be to provide information about the real state of affairs: “Now I have to do this and that, and it will take that much time”. Additionally, it is worth pointing out to the ratio of quantity and quality: “I will try to do everything that you ask, and on time, but will the quality of the work suit you?” Thus, one can demonstrate that the superior position does not let a person discriminate against others based on their social level.