The "undermanaging" boss can be as toxic as micromanagers, a workplace expert said.
A pushover boss can also hinder an employee's professional development.
The undermanaging boss falters at the prospect of making difficult decisions and "will experience decision paralysis, making a bad situation even worse," according to Legg.
Legg says that this type of manager is a "lazy boss who lacks the courage or work ethic to really coach and lead."
Cain said the characteristics of a pushover boss include indecisiveness, fleeing confrontation, going with the flow, and letting workers walk all over them.
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