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if the organization seemingly allows Charlie to function without managerial
supervision.
Figure 7-14. Alice manages Bob who works with Charlie
However, applying the strong triadic closure principle blindly can lead to some rather
odd and uncomfortable-looking organization hierarchies. For instance, if Alice
MAN
AGES
Bob and Charlie but Bob also
MANAGES
Charlie, we have a recipe for discontent.
Nobody would wish it upon Charlie that he's managed both by his boss and his boss's
boss as in
Figure 7-15
!
Figure 7-15. Alice manages Bob and Charlie, while Bob also manages Charlie
Similarly, it's uncomfortable for Bob if he is managed by Alice while working with
Charlie who is also Alice's workmate. This cuts awkwardly across organization layers as
we see in
Figure 7-16
. It also means Bob could never safely let off steam about Alice's
management style!
